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DS, signed “Elizabeth R.,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 12.75, April 22, 1972. Official letter to Rafael Caldera, “the President of the Republic of Venezuela,” announcing the recall of Donald Sutherland McPhail, Canada’s Ambassador to Venezuela, in part: “The mission of Our Trusty and Well-beloved Donald Sutherland McPhail, Esquire, who has for some time been accredited to You in the character of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada, having ended, We have thought fit to notify You of his Recall. We are Ourselves so satisfied with the zeal, ability and fidelity with which Mr. McPhail has executed Our orders on all occasions during his mission that We trust his conduct will also have merited Your approbation, and in this pleasing confidence We avail Ourselves of the opportunity to renew to You the assurances of Our constant friendship, and of Our earnest wishes for the welfare and prosperity of the Republic of Venezuela.” Signed prominently at the conclusion in fountain pen by Queen Elizabeth II. In fine condition.
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