Partly-printed DS as president, signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 8 x 10, December 16, 1880. President Hayes directs the Secretary of State to “cause the Seal of the United States to be affixed to an envelope containing my letter in reply to the letter of Bernardino Caballero, announcing his inauguration as Provisional President of Paraguay.” Signed neatly at the conclusion by Rutherford B. Hayes. In fine condition.
Bernardino Caballero (1839-1912) is remembered as one of the greatest political leaders in Paraguayan history. After serving with distinction in the Paraguayan War, Caballero became involved in politics and led the 1873 and 1874 revolts against the politically powerful Benigno Ferreira. His growing influence led to high-level appointments and, following the death of President Cándido Bareiro, Caballero was elected to the presidency by the senate of Paraguay on September 4, 1880.
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