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Charles Emory Smith ANS as Minister to Russia

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Charles Emory Smith ANS as Minister to Russia
<B>Charles Emory Smith Autograph Note Signed as Minister to Russia</B></I> “<I>Chas Emory Smith</B></I>”. One page, 4.25” x 6”, on his personal letterhead, July 20, 1891, with a 3.75” x 4.25”, portrait of Smith, both mounted on a larger 9” x 12” album sheet. Charles Emory Smith was minister to Russia from 1890-92. He writes: “<I>You ask for a sentiment on Russia. Here is one: Russia our friend for a hundred years; during our severest trial our best friend; let us always be true to humanity, but let us also be at least as fair to a friend as we would to a foe.</B></I>” The note has been pieced together during the mounting process, with some foxing and stains along the right margin of the backing sheet, else very good. <BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)