LIMA E SILVA (Francisco de, 1785-1853, Soldier and Politician), Joao BRÁULIO MONIZ (circa 1796-1835), Regents of Brazil, 1831-1835, for Pedro II, and Manoel do Nascimento CASTRO E SILVA (1788-1846, Lawyer and Politician, Finance Minister)

Document signed, in Portuguese with translation, saying that "the Regency, in the Name of the Emperor Dom Pedro II, considering the representation of Judge of Appeal Antonio Pinto Chichôrro da Gama",(1800-1887, Appeal Judge, Minister of the Supreme Court of Justice, 1860-1875), "and his reiterated requests to be relieved of the Post of Minister and Secretary of State for Imperial Affairs, has thought fit to accept his resignation, thanking him for the many and considerable Services rendered while in that office", 1 side 11¼" x 9" and conjugate leaf, Palace, [Rio de Janeiro], 16th January previously worn at folds, professionally repaired

In 1831 Brigadier Francisco de Lima e Silva received Pedro I's abdication and proclaimed the 5-year old Pedro II Emperor. The Senate named him a member of the Interim Regency of Three which lasted a month, and he then headed the Permanent Regency of Three, June 1831 - October 1835.

Item Date:  1835

Stock No:  53056      £200

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