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PEDRO I; EMPEROR OF BRAZIL. Document Signed, “Imperador P.,” as
Emperor, in Portuguese, appointing Joaquim Olinto de Carvalho Captain of a cavalry regiment
in the militia of Curitiba. 18x14
1
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2
inches; some short separations at folds including com-
plete separation at middle horizontal fold, some faint scattered staining, minor toning
overall, vertical fold touching signature (without loss), endorsements and docketing verso,
some loss to paper seal.
Rio de Janeiro, 12 June 1824
[200/300]
98
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PEDRO II; EMPEROR OF BRAZIL. Letter Signed, “Imperador,” to Teodolfo
Mertel (“Most Illustrious and Reverend [Eminence] Cardinal Mertel”), in Portuguese,
sending Christmas wishes.
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2
page, folio, with integral address leaf; tiny tear near signature
(without loss), folds, paper seal intact.
Rio de Janeiro, 3 March 1866
[200/300]
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PERSHING, JOHN J. Autograph Letter Signed, “Pershing,” to War Department
Chief Clerk John C. Scofield (“Dear Scofield”), sending a knife [not present]. 1 page, 8vo,
“War Department” stationery; moderate scattered staining (not affecting signature), hori-
zontal fold.
Washington, [1931?]
[300/400]
“
This blade is very rusty but I have not had him cleaned recently—having just unpacked him.
Captured at Battle of Faraca River May 4, 1903.”
100
THE KING ORDERS A SPEEDY COLLECTION OFTAXES
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PHILIP II; KING OF SPAIN. Letter Signed, “Yo El Rey,” to the Co-Regent of
Ronda, in Spanish, encouraging him to expedite the collection of taxes,“because otherwise
we will go into default . . . . [W]e count on the tax rolls from your domain . . . .”
Countersigned by Pedro de Escobedo. 2 pages, tall 4to, with integral address leaf; portions
of signature strengthened, scattered minor foxing, folds, wear at right margin affecting few
words.With a Spanish typescript and partial translation.
Madrid, 22 January 1577
[600/900]