Letter from Alexander Gorchakov, Foreign Minister of the Russian Empire, to Cassius M. Clay, United States Ambassador to Russia, February 1866
Title
Letter from Alexander Gorchakov, Foreign Minister of the Russian Empire, to Cassius M. Clay, United States Ambassador to Russia, February 1866
Description
The Foreign Minister of the Russian Empire, Alexander Gorchakov, writes to the American Ambassador, Cassius M. Clay, informing him of Baron Meyendorf's pardon. (For a full explanation of this event and how it relates to John Greenleaf Whittier, see Julien Allen to Whittier, March 31, 1866.)
Creator
Alexander Gorchakov
Date
February, 1866
Text
February 1866
St. Petersburg, Russia
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To the Minister,
In reply to the letter which you addressed to me of the 2/14 of February; it becomes my duty to inform you that the petition which it contained on the subject of Sir Michel Meyendorff having been submitted to His Majesty, the Emperor, my august master has deigned to order as a mark of exceptional favor, that the Sir Michel Meyendorff may be authorized to join his family in America.
It is a pleasure to me, Mr. Minister to bring to your notice this gracious decision of His Majesty—the Emperor, and I profit by this occasion to offer you the assurance of my most distinguished consideration.
(signed) Gortchacov
Citation
Alexander Gorchakov, “Letter from Alexander Gorchakov, Foreign Minister of the Russian Empire, to Cassius M. Clay, United States Ambassador to Russia, February 1866,” Clarke Historical Library Online Exhibitions, accessed May 18, 2024, https://clarke.omeka.net/items/show/83.