VICTORIA (1819-1901, Queen of Great Britain)

Fine document signed at the head, addressed to all and Singular "for the better treating of and arranging certain matters which are now in discussion ... between Us and the President of the Republic of the Equator, We have judged it expedient to invest a fit person with full power to conduct the said discussion on Our Part ... We, reposing especial Trust and Confidence in the Wisdom, Loyalty, Diligence and Circumspection of ... William Lawrence ... Our Minister resident to the Republic of the Equator ..." appointing him "Our undoubted Commissioner, Procurator and Plenipotentiary, giving to him all manner of Power and Authority to treat, adjust, and conclude ... any Treaty, Convention, or agreement ... and to sign for Us ...", 1 side oblong large folio on vellum with original appended GREAT SEAL and fine red and silver tassels, Windsor Castle, 27th March the great seal has been professionally repaired as has the black box which has the original crested liner on the inside



Item Date:  1884

Stock No:  4128      £575

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