[Carel de Wet, South African Ambassador to London.] Typed Letter Signed to 'Julian' [du Parc Braham], expressing delight at being 'able to represent our beloved country once again'. With invitation card to reception at South Africa House.

Author: 
Carel de Wet (1924-2004), three times South African Ambassador to London, and Afrikaner National Party Health Minister [Julian du Parc Braham (1920-1990), MP, Chancellor, Monarchist League]
Publication details: 
Letter, with crested letterhead, from South Africa House, Trafalgar Square, London; 23 August 1972. Invitation card from Reception Officer, South African Embassy, London; for reception on 29 May 1975.
£45.00
SKU: 22586

Both items in good condition, lightly aged. ONE: TLS. South Africa House, London; 23 August 1972. Written at the start of his second stint as South African Ambassador to London, 1972-1977. He sends warm thanks on Braham's 'good wishes on our appointment to London', continuing: 'We are honoured and delighted to be able to represent our beloved country once again in the United Kingdom'. Braham's 'kind gesture of friendship will serve as an inspiration in the years that lie ahead'. Autograph postscript reads: 'Looking forward to seeing the five of you soon after our arrival ion Oct. 23rd.' At the foot of the page, presumably by Braham: 'Staying at Dorchester for 2 weeks'. TWO: Invitation Card. On one side of 13.5 x 17.5 cm gilt-edged card. Printed in black, with South African crest in gold at head. Reads: 'The Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa and Mrs. Carel de Wet request the honour of the company of [Lt. Col. and Mrs. J. C. du Parc Braham] at a Reception at South Africa House, Trafalgar Square, on Thursday 29 May 1975 at 6.30 p.m. to celebrate Republic Day.'