ALEXANDER II. Manuscript letter-patent signed "Aleksandr", in favor of Aleksandr Olorovskii, St. Petersburg, 7 February 1881. 1 page, folio (48 x 66cm.), counter signed by N. Giers, with conjoint English translation, torn, lacks wax seal. Appointing Orolovskii Consul-general at San Francisco.
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ALEXANDER II. Manuscript letter-patent signed "Aleksandr", in favor of Aleksandr Olorovskii, St. Petersburg, 7 February 1881. 1 page, folio (48 x 66cm.), counter signed by N. Giers, with conjoint English translation, torn, lacks wax seal. Appointing Orolovskii Consul-general at San Francisco.
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One of the last diplomatic letters-patent of Alexander II; within one month, on 1/13 March he was assassinated.
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