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Benito Mussolini autograph letter signed, dated 5 August 1926, shortly after Mussolini survived his first assassination attempt and as he consolidated power around himself. Written as Italian Prime Minister and Duce of Fascism, Mussolini writes on ''Head of Government'' stationery to his Finance Minister Giuseppe Volpi: ''Dear Volpi, It's necessary to tell Mr. Tedeschi of the Banca Commerciale in no uncertain terms not to play the defeatist with regard to the lira, as the enclosed documents demonstrate. / It is with these systems that the Comit [Banca Commerciale Italiana] has such laborious success in acclimating itself to Fascist Italy! / Cordially, Mussolini''. Single page measures 6.75'' x 8.5'' on card-style stationery. Small punch hole and horizontal fold, else near fine.
Benito Mussolini Autograph Letter Signed as Prime Minister and Duce of Fascism -- ''...such laborious success in acclimating itself to Fascist Italy!...''
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