Leader of Cuba (1901–1973) who was in office from 1940 to 1944 and from 1952 to 1959, at which time he was overthrown by Fidel Castro. LS in Spanish, one page, 10.5 x 14, July 15, 1942. Letter to Rafael Trujillo Molina, President of the Dominican Republic. In part (translated): “I have the honor of informing Your Majesty that…doctor Alberto Diaz Pardo is discontinuing the duties…he has performed for the Dominican government in the capacity of Extraordinary Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba. It pleases me to believe that…doctor Diaz Pardo improved the friendly relations that happily exist between our two countries.” Signed at the conclusion by Batista and countersigned by Foreign Minister Jose M. Cortina. In very good condition, with two horizontal folds with slight separations, scattered toning, soiling, and creasing, and multiple staple holes to the left and top borders. RRAuction COA.
