Handwritten Letter from Emperor Maximillian of Mexico to Don Domingo Bureau, March 3, 1866
Description
Handwritten letter from Maximilian (Emperor of Mexico) to Don Domingo Bureau (Prefect of Vera Cruz). The contents of the letter concern the naming of the Deputy of the Yucatan Peninsula territory.
Dates
- March 3, 1866
Language & Script
The Carlota-Maximillian Papers are written in Modern Spanish (16th century forward). The various scripts are visually striking and legible. Abbreviations are used throughout the documents (see below guide).
Abbreviation Guide
Dn – Don
Da – Doña
VaCruz – Veracruz
Srio – Secretario
Sra – Señora
V. – Usted
U. – Usted
S.S. M.M. I.I. – Su Majestad Imperial (Plural)
Access Restrictions
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Context
The letter was written three (3) months before Empress Carlota traveled to Europe. Her return was prompted by the withdrawal of French troops by Napoleon III. Emperor Maximilian remained in Mexico until his death via execution the following year.
Extent
From the Collection: 6 item(s)
Medium
ink on paper
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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