Partly-printed DS, signed “A. L. de Sta. Anna,” one page, 17.5 x 12.75, June 28, 1866. Ornate unissued mortgage bond document issued by Santa Anna in the amount of $500, beautifully engraved with images of three properties he owned that he used to guarantee the bonds: his palace in Vera Cruz, Mexico; his palace in Turbaco; and his palace in St. Thomas. Crisply signed at the conclusion by Santa Anna. The affixed green and orange seals remain fully intact. Matted and framed to an overall size of 23 x 19. In very good to fine condition, with some light stains, and overall rippling, apparently from being affixed to some kind of backing. Upon his exile in 1855 to the United States, Santa Anna suffered major financial difficulties. He was swindled out of most of his fortune by persons who claimed to be able to help him return to Mexico, citing their influence with the State Department. Virtually broke, Santa Anna resorted to issuing mortgage bonds like this one in an effort to finance his return and restore his country’s republican government.
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