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Russian mystic and faith healer (1869–1916) who insinuated himself into the Russian royal family when he 'healed' the young Tsarevich Alexei's hemophilia in 1905. From that point, his influence on the Romanovs grew ever greater, and his sway over the Empress Alexandra, who believed that God spoke to her through him, was especially powerful. In the waning days of Imperial Russia, he was viewed by the Russian nobility as increasingly dangerous and was assassinated in a legendary scheme involving poison, disguises, and multiple gunshots. ALS in Russian, signed “Rasputin,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, no date. Handwritten letter to "My lord Director Kazumov," in part (translated): "My dear sweet…has bothered me set up Nikadin." Rasputin draws his usual cross at the top of the letter, a mark suggesting that he is a mouthpiece of God. In very good condition, with spattered ink stains, light creasing, and small edge splits. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope, addressed in Rasputin's hand.
From the personal collection of a lifelong collector, teacher, and traveler with a passion for world history. His collecting years ranged from the 1970s to the present day, meaning that several of the premier pieces have not been on the market in decades.
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