NICHOLAS I OF RUSSIA: (1796-1855)

NICHOLAS I OF RUSSIA: (1796-1855) Emperor of Russia 1825-55. A fine L.S., Nicholas, in Cyrillic, two pages, folio, Saint Petersburg, 25th July 1840, to Baron Neumann, in Cyrillic. Bearing the bold printed heading of Emperor Nicholas I. The document being a decree by which Baron Neumann is awarded with the St. Stanislas Imperial and Royal Order of First Class. A bold ink signature by the Emperor, with flourish. Bearing beneath a Royal paper seal in fine condition. Countersigned at the base by Prince Alexander Golitsyn as Councelor of the Royal Oath Orders of the Empire. Accompanied by a contemporary translation into French. With tear to the right edge fold, not affecting the signature, otherwise G to VG Prince Alexander Nikolayevich Golitsyn (1773-1844) Russian Statesman of the Russian Empire. Chief Prosecutor, Minister of Education Privy Councelor. Confidant of Emperor Alexander I.