One of South America's greatest generals. His victories over the Spaniards won independence for Bolivia, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. He is called El Liberator (The Liberator) and the "George Washington of South America." DS, in Spanish, one page, 8 x 12.5, February 8, 1825. Bolivar appoints Dr. Pedro Antonio La Fosse as Secretary of the Tribunal of the Consulate. In part, “I order and command that he is recognized as such, making him guard all distinctions and pre-eminences of such title that are corresponding to him. So that this be expedited at present, signed by me, sealed with the seal of the provisional of the Republic and also be the minister of the state and the department of the government and minister of the exterior and will take note of this where it corresponds.” Moderate storage folds, a couple small pin prick holes and fold separations, light paper loss to top and bottom edges and writing and signatures clear and bold, otherwise fine condition. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
