1021. FREDERICK II (1740 - 1786) "Frederick the Great", King of Prussia, a brilliant military campaigner who, in a series of diplomatic stratagems and wars against Austria and other powers, greatly enlarged Prussia's territories and made Prussia the foremost military power in Europe. L.S. 1p. 4to., Berlin, Jan. 12, 1777, in Prussian to the High Supplymaster Bein, in part: "...His Kingly Majesty of Prussia...from the following grain tables it appears that the rye in a few places in West Prussia...is too low-priced...so the most high Supplymaster Dero orders forthwith that at such places where the price is so low to immediately arrange a rye purchase and therewith to continue while possible until the price again goes up a bit...". Bearing a fine, bold signature by Frederick at conclusion. Expertly encapsulated, fine. $300 - 500