Royalty
CAROL I ANNOUNCES HIS MARRIAGE TO 'CARMEN SYLVA'
CAROL I
(1839-1914, from 1866 ruling Prince, from 1881 King of Romania)
Finely penned Document signed 'Charles', in French with translation,
to the President of Peru, (José Balta, 1816-1872, President from 1868), announcing his marriage on 15th November to Princess Elisabeth of Wied (1843-1916, the poet 'Carmen Sylva'), at Neuwied Castle, and saying he wishes to form ties of friendship with Peru, 2 sides folio and conjugate blank, Bucharest, 30th November
Item Date: 1869
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