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Letter from Henry John Temple to RB Hoppner, 18th June 1832. Artist: Lord Palmerston
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Letter from Henry John Temple to RB Hoppner, 18th June 1832. Artist: Lord Palmerston
Letter from Henry John Temple to RB Hoppner, 18th June 1832. Letter written from the Foreign Office by Henry John Temple, Viscount Palmerston as Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, to RB Hoppner, British representative at Lisbon. The letter discusses the course to be followed by British subjects in the case of an outbreak of hostilities on the landing of (King) Dom Pedro, and enclosing a copy of a dispatch from Henry Addington, Minister of Madrid. From the fifth series of Facsimiles of royal, historical, literary and other autographs in the Department of Manuscripts, British Museum: Series I-V. (London, 1899)
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1st Viscount Sidmouth Correspondence Diplomacy Diplomat Facsimile Foreign Affairs Henry Henry Addington Henry John Henry John Temple Hoppner International Relations King Of Portugal Letter Lord Lord Palmerston Palmerston Pedro Pedro I Portugal Secretary Of State Viscount Viscount Palmerston Addington Dom Pedro Don Pedro Pedro Iv Print Collector3
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This print captures a significant historical artifact - a letter from Henry John Temple to RB Hoppner, dated 18th June 1832. The artist behind this remarkable piece is none other than Lord Palmerston himself, who was serving as Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs at the time. In this letter, written from the Foreign Office, Palmerston discusses the necessary actions British subjects should take in case of hostilities erupting upon the landing of King Dom Pedro. Enclosed within is a copy of a dispatch from Henry Addington, Minister of Madrid. The image showcases not only the content but also the aesthetics of this handwritten manuscript. The vibrant colors and meticulous handwriting add an air of authenticity and importance to this piece. It serves as a testament to the diplomatic relations between Britain and Portugal during that era. As we delve into history through this photograph, we are transported back to the 19th century - an era marked by intricate correspondence and delicate international relations. This print provides us with valuable insights into diplomacy and foreign affairs during that time period. The significance of figures such as Lord Palmerston, RB Hoppner, Henry Addington (1st Viscount Sidmouth), and Pedro I (also known as Dom Pedro) cannot be overstated in understanding political landscapes both then and now. Overall, this print offers us an intriguing glimpse into an important moment in history - one where politics intersected with diplomacy on an international scale.
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