Prince Charles Edward Stuart
Letter dated 13th January 1747
This very important letter, written a couple of months after he had returned to France from Scotland, is written and signed by Prince Charles. It is addressed to his Cousin Louis XV.
In the letter he begs Louis to lend him support to invade England and states the time is right for an invasion.
Importantly this letter goes a very long way to proving that Charles was acting in good faith when he said to his loyal supporters that he was going to France in order get support from Louis and he would return with French troops.
Sometimes, Charles has been portrayed as only trying to save his own skin, rather than being willing to risk his life in another attempt at securing his Father's throne.
Added 31 December 2020