An official Royal document signed by Queen Elizabeth II, regarding the recall of a Canadian diplomat from Venezuela.
Sent from St James' Palace and dated April 22, 1972.
Featuring a crisp, prominent example of Queen Elizabeth II's signature in blue fountain pen.
Typed on two single-sided adjoining sheets measuring 8" x 12.75". In fine condition.
The document is addressed to Rafael Caldera, President of the Republic of Venezuela, and announces the recall of Canada’s Ambassador to Venezuela Donald Sutherland McPhail. It reads 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.”
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