Emperor of Russia (1728-1762) who was overthrown by his wife, Catherine the Great. He was deposed by troops loyal to his wife, who succeeded him as Empress Catherine II. Despite his generally poor reputation, Peter III made some progressive reforms during his short reign: he proclaimed religious freedom and encouraged education, sought to modernize the Russian army, abolished the secret police, which had been infamous for its extreme violence, and made it illegal for landowners to kill their serfs without going to court. Scarce LS in Cyrillic, one page, 7 x 9.25, February 27, 1756. An untranslated document issued from Saint Petersburg and signed at the conclusion by Peter III of Russia. The interior of the second integral page bears an affixed German translation of the letter. In fine condition.
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