Maximillian (1832-1867) Archduke of Austria and Emperor of Mexico (1864-67). He was offered the throne under French auspices but after the U.S. refused recognition and Napoleon III ordered the withdrawal of French troops, Maximilian was besieged by Juárez at Querétaro and captured on May 15, 1867; he was summarily court martialed and shot.
Manuscript document signed as Emperor, 1p, in Spanish, 10¼" x 8", Mexico, April 15, 1866. Addressed to the Minister of Foreign and Marine Affairs, naming his representative to the Imperial Court at Austria, D. Gregorio Barandiarán, as Envoy Extraordinary for a special mission to the King of Saxony and presenting to the King the insignias of the Grand Cross with the necklace of the Imperial Order of the Mexican Eagle (not present). Bold signature. Matted with an image of Maximilian and elaborately framed to an overall size of 23" x 25½". Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.
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