LS as president, signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 10.25 x 14, June 28, 1909. Official letter of state to "His Majesty Leopold II, King of the Belgians," in full: "I have received your letter of the 26th of May last, informing me of the recall of Baron Moncheur, who has for some time past been the accredited representative of the Government of Your Majesty near the Government of the United States, and who has been called to the service of Your Majesty in other parts. The termination of Baron Moncheur's diplomatic relations with this Government is regretted, as he had won the esteem of all having official relations with him and had thus promoted the good feeling between the two governments which it is my desire to preserve and strengthen. I pray Your Majesty to accept my best wishes for your personal welfare and for the prosperity of the people of Belgium." Signed at the conclusion by President Taft and countersigned by Secretary of State Philander C. Knox. In fine condition. Baron Ludovic Moncheur served as Belgium's diplomat in Washington from 1902 to 1909, when he was transferred to Constantinople. He remained in that post until 1914, when Turkey's entry into World War I led to his recall. An interesting letter from one head of state to another.Format: LS