Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, January 27, 1869. President Johnson orders the Secretary of State “to affix the Seal of the United States to my power to William H. Seward, Secretary of State, to exchange the ratifications of the Convention on the subject of naturalization concluded between the United States and Mexico on 10th July 1868.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered creases, horizontal fold passing through the tops of a couple letters of signature, scattered light toning, mainly to folds and edges, and a small pencil notation to top right.
As French Emperor Napoleon III maneuvered to establish a base in Mexico in the early 1860s, the general US policy was to avoid direct conflict, voicing displeasure at their interference in Mexican affairs but ultimately remaining neutral. When the French willingly withdrew in 1867, de-escalating Franco-American tension, the Johnson administration began to provide more direct support for Mexico. To continue strengthening their relationship, the neighboring nations held a convention to regulate the citizenship of emigrants in both countries; the convention came to a close on July 10, 1868, and President Johnson ratified the newly defined policies shortly after. An interesting document in the history of Mexican-American relations and international politics, with a clear nod to the mutual need for alliance in the name of national security. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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