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, signed “Bolivar,” one page, 8.5 x 12, July 10, 1818. The document, in Spanish, reads in part, “Simon Bolivar Supreme Chief of the Republic Captain-General of the Army of Venezuela and of the New-Granada, etc., etc., To the Sir General Executive Committee of this Province Since the SE Admiral arrived to this plaza and has to execute some operations on it, I want you to be prepared to give him as much as…he asks, and to obey the instructions that he communicates to you.” Previous storage folds, one through a single letter of signature, some light soiling and wrinkling and a couple small pencil notations to top edge, otherwise fine condition. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
