In 1904, abolitionist Joaquim Nabuco wrote a loving letter to his niece.
- Handwritten letter from Joaquim Nabuco to Lucília Nabuco Gouvea.
- One page.
- In Portuguese.
- 14.5 cm x 20.5 cm.
- February 25, 1904, no location information.
- Excellent condition of conservation.
- Unique piece.
You will see in time, my dear.
Lucília, extraordinary things, of
an endless consolation. I share in
in advance of your admiration and your
joy, hoping you some
remember, like my children,
to give thanks for me too
as if I were seeing them myself.
February 25, 1904, Joaquim Nabuco
Known for his fight against slavery, as founder of the Brazilian Anti-Slavery Society, Joaquim Nabuco (1849 - 1910) strongly criticized the Catholic Church, which, in his view, had not defended the emancipation of slaves in Brazil. In addition, he defended religious freedom and the separation of State and Church. He was also a historian, jurist and journalist, in addition to being one of the founders of the Brazilian Academy of Letters. He assumed the position of Brazilian ambassador to the United States, between 1905 and 1910, shortly after this letter.
The recipient of this letter is Lucília Nabuco Gouvea, Joaquim Nabuco's niece. Nabuco seems to share Lucília's happiness for something good that is happening in her life. He says that better things will still come and that she, as well as his children, should be grateful for these good times. Even when he is no longer around, that is, even after he dies, they should still be grateful for these moments. It is not possible to know if this is a prosperous moment in the social sphere, or something that is happening in her personal life, which includes her family.
The year 1904 was also important for Nabuco who, already renowned for his long political career as an abolitionist, began an admirable diplomatic career in the United States. Finally, the content, very personal, is unusual.
