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Otto Von Bismarck 16 March 1870 document signed. Here, Bismarck appoints Theodor von Bunsen as General Consul of the North German Confederation in Lima, Peru. Letter is written in German and translates in part: ''Wilhelm King of Prussia proclaims / In the name of the North German Confederation we approve to reoccupy the General Consulate of Peru in Lima. Designated is the legation secretary Theodor von Bunsen. We expect that the former represents the interests of the North German Confederation concerning trade, transportation and seafaring. He shall help and advise the members of the states of the Union and their allies. He shall do the utmost of what is written in the federal legislation and its instructions. He will receive all help and support to execute this duty as well as all freedom and privileges all other general consuls enjoy...The deed we have single handedly executed and affixed the seal. Executed in Berlin March 16th, 1870...'' With two signatures, one in an unknown hand, and the second ''Von Bismarck''. Card-style document on three pages measures 10'' x 15''. Two 1.5'' splits forming along center fold of pages one and three. Small chip to top right of page one, and tape residue along top edge. Very good condition overall.
1870 Otto Von Bismarck Document Signed Amidst the Franco Prussian War -- ''...In the name of the North German Confederation we approve to reoccupy the General Consulate of Peru in Lima...''
1870 Otto Von Bismarck Document Signed Amidst the Franco Prussian War -- ''...In the name of the North German Confederation we approve to reoccupy the General Consulate of Peru in Lima...''
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