DS as president, one page both sides, 9.75 x 14, March 7, 1923. Formal letter of state to “His excellency, The President of the Republic of Peru.” In part, “Mr. William E. Gonzales, who has for some time past resided near the Government of Your Excellency in the character of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America having resigned his mission and being unable to present his letters of recall in person, I have entrusted to his successor the duty of placing them in the hands of Your Excellency.” In very good condition, with light overall toning, showthrough from signatures on reverse, a bisecting horizontal fold, lightly trimmed right edge, a few creases and punch holes to left edge. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.