In 1869, Emperor Dom Pedro II expressed to the President of Peru his desire to bring the two countries closer together.
Handwritten letter from Dom Pedro II with his large bold signature 'Emperor', in Portuguese with translation, to José Balta (1816 - 1872), President of Peru since 1868.
4 pages, 3 blank.
In Portuguese.
24 cm x 29.7 cm.
Palace, Rio de Janeiro.
September 10, 1869.
Excellent condition of conservation.
Unique piece.
He writes " I received, from the hands of D. José Maria La Torre Bueno, the letter in which you express your free desire to promote and strengthen existing friendly relations between two countries, in addition to accrediting the aforementioned gentleman as Minister President of the Republic of Peru for My Person" , thanks him and adds that the ambassador would "gather all efforts to contribute to the existing good relations, which are necessary for the mutual interest of our countries" , ending with "may our Lord keep you in His Holy Care" , also signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Baron Cotegipe.
A few months before the end of the Paraguayan War, the largest international armed conflict to occur in South America, the Emperor wrote this important letter to reestablish a climate of peace and lasting relations between the peoples of a fragile continent.
