Letter, 1560 September 10, Schleswig-Holstein, to Elizabeth I, Queen of EnglandAdolf, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorf, 1526-15861560 September 10.latLetter, signed, thanking Queen Elizabeth for conferring the Order of the Garter on him. The Duke apologizes in advance for his absence from the ceremony, owing to his war with the Swedes, and requests that he be represented by Walter Devereux, Earl of EssexIn Latin.Signed: "Adolf Holsatia Dux," with monogram SH as the initial letter of the second word.Annotated with probable catalog number (Phillipps?): 33068.Seal: pendant red wax seal of Duke Adolf.Layout: single column of 14 lines.Script: Italic.