letter of credence

Bernard went thither with a letter of credence from the consuls, which he prudently destroyed on the road.

His Highness received the letter of credence, which he opened and read.

I told him that, while such would be the case under the European system, it was not so under our system, and then read to him from my letter of credence "to support the President," explaining that the president of our League, Mr. Taft, along with Dr. Lowell, myself, and many others, was not of the President's party, yet I was authorized and instructed to support the President.

Letter from the King of France to Congress,235 Letter of credence for M. Gerard, in the character of Minister of France to the United States.

Appointment of Consul-General of France in the United States,236 The King of France to Congress,238 Letter of credence for Count d'Estaing. xiv Count d'Estaing to the President of Congress.