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Rare official imperial document in German, executed in formal Kurrent script, bearing the bold autograph signature of Emperor Wilhelm I and countersigned at foot by Otto von Bismarck in his capacity as Reichskanzler (Imperial Chancellor). The document constitutes an official act of state, issued during the mature period of the German Empire, confirming an appointment within the imperial civil administration under the authority of the Emperor and the Chancellor.