CHRISTIAN IX (1818-1906, from 1863 King of Denmark)

Finely penned Document signed, in French with translation, to the President of Peru, (General Miguel Iglesias, 1822-1901, President 1883-1885), thanking him for his letter of 31st October 1883 announcing his election, and wishing the country prosperity, signed also by Foreign Minister Baron Otto Ditley Rosenörn-Lehn, with a second, unsigned, copy for filing, together 2 sides folio, Copenhagen, 12th January faint traces on blank verso of main document of a former paper seal

From 1879-1882 Chile was at war with Peru, who had taken the side of Bolivia in a dispute over the Chilean Nitrate Company. Chile's real aim in invading was the rich province of Tarapacá. After the fighting was over an attempt was made to form an administration which could agree terms with Chile, who continued to occupy Lima. General Iglesias was nominated and in October 1883 a treaty was signed, but the invaders maintained a strong force at Chorillos till the treaty was finally approved in July 1884, including the transfer to Chile of Tarapacá. The Peruvians of the interior under General Cáceres refused to recognise Iglesias, and in December 1885 Iglesias abdicated.

Item Date:  1884

Stock No:  52534      £425

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