Partly-printed DS, signed “Elizabeth R,” one page, 16.25 x 13.25, January 11, 1961. Queen Elizabeth II grants official recognition to a diplomat, in part: "Whereas Our Good Friend the President of the United States of America has by a Commission bearing date the Tenth day of October, 1960, appointed Mr. Michael F. Stern to be Vice-Consul at Dar-es-Salaam, and We having approved of this appointment according to the Commission before mentioned, Our Will and Pleasure are, and We hereby require that you do receive, countenance, and as there may be occasion, favourably assist him the said Michael F. Stern in the exercise of his Office." Signed at the head in fountain pen by Queen Elizabeth II, and countersigned at the conclusion by Foreign Secretary Alec Douglas-Home. Framed and in fine condition.
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