‘Governess’ of the Russian Empire along with her reigning infant son Ivan VI Antonovich from November 9, 1740 until November 25, 1741. Paper, inks. 30 x 40cm. Handwritten signature in the end of the text: `Anna` By virtue of the fact that `His Imperial Majesty being infant is obliged to entrust me as his mother to rule the Empire` and expresses his assurance in proper performance of the delegated obligations in particular regarding `duly maintenance of your Majesty`s friendship`.