Political
MAC-MAHON
(Marie Edme Patrice Maurice de, 1808-1893, Marshal of France and Duke of Magenta, President 1873-1879, also Prime Minister 1873-1874)
Finely penned Document signed, in French with translation, to the President of Peru,
(Mariano Ignacio Prado, 1826-1902, three times President of Peru between 1865 and 1879, the first time as dictator), saying he has resolved to accredit to the President M. Domet de Vorges as Minister Plenipotentiary, mentioining the latter's spirit of conciliation and his patriotism, asking him to place confidence in all he shall say on the writer's behalf, especially in conveying his good wishes and esteem, signed also by William Henry Waddington (1826-1894, French Foreign Minister and Prime Minister), 1 side folio, Paris, 15th December
Item Date: 1877
a few short closed tears in blank portions, light creasing in right margin, small defect in top left corner
Stock No. 52555