Partly-printed DS as president, signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 8 x 10, April 3, 1880. President Hayes directs the Secretary of State to “cause the Seal of the United States to be affixed to Convention between the United States of America and the French Republic, for the settlement of certain claims of the citizens of either country against the other, ratified March 29, 1880.” Signed neatly at the conclusion by Rutherford B. Hayes. In fine condition.
President Hayes referenced this convention during his fourth message on December 6, 1880: ‘The state of peace and tranquillity now enjoyed by all the nations of the continent of Europe has its favorable influence upon our diplomatic and commercial relations with them. We have concluded and ratified a convention with the French Republic for the settlement of claims of the citizens of either country against the other. Under this convention a commission, presided over by a distinguished publicist, appointed in pursuance of the request of both nations by His Majesty the Emperor of Brazil, has been organized and has begun its sessions in this city.’
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