Ottoman Era Italian Diplomatic Telegram Consul Brenna Italian Consulate Italy Istanbul

Ottoman Era Italian Diplomatic Telegram - Consul Brenna’s Movements Reported from Pera to Edirne (ca. early 20th c.)

Description:
An original Ottoman-era diplomatic telegram, sent from the Italian Consulate in Pera (Istanbul) to Edirne, concerning the whereabouts of Italian Consul Brenna (Paola Brenna). The telegram requests confirmation of whether Brenna had traveled to Dedeağaç (Alexandroupoli) or Sofia, and the official reply is included:

“Brenna left for Dedeağaç this morning.” – signed by the Italian Vice-Consul in Edirne.

The document is notable for being composed in Italian partly typed and partly handwritten while preserved within the Ottoman telegraphic system. It represents the type of communication exchanged by foreign consulates operating within the Ottoman Empire, reflecting the importance of consular networks and diplomatic mobility during this period.

Key Features:

• Date: Ottoman Empire, ca. early 20th century (pre-WWI context likely)

• Origin: Italian Consulate, Pera (Istanbul)

• Recipient: Italian Vice-Consulate, Edirne (Romolo Tritonj)

• Language: Italian (typed and handwritten)

• Content: Inquiry and reply regarding Consul Brenna’s travel to Dedeağaç or Sofia; confirmed Dedeağaç

• Type: Official diplomatic telegram

• Significance: A rare example of Italian diplomatic correspondence within the Ottoman Empire, of particular interest to collectors of Ottoman political and consular history.