JOHN ALBERT VASA: (1612-1634) Polish Prince, son of King Sigismund III Vasa and Austrian Archduchess Constance of ...

JOHN ALBERT VASA: (1612-1634) Polish Prince, son of King Sigismund III Vasa and Austrian Archduchess Constance of Austria. John Albert was appointed Cardinal, and Prince-Bishop of Krakow and died at the very early age of 22. Extremely rare L.S., Joannes Albertus, one page, 4to, Strumica, 11th January 1623, to Archbishop Larissano, Apostolic Nuncio to Warsaw, in Latin. John Albert Vasa sends his best wishes to his correspondent and congratulates him for the new appointment `..which I wish will bring benefits for all of us..´ further expressing `..my wish to see you again soon in purple..´ and concludes offering his support in future. With blank address leaf, bearing an attractive royal paper seal affixed, in very fine condition. Overall age wear with water stains. Professionally repaired to the verso reinforcing the old paper. G £400-600 John Albert died in Padua, Italy, where he was sent by his brother, King Wladyslaw IV Vasa with a diplomatic mission. The cause of his death is uncertain.