BOLIVAR SIMON: (1783-1830) Venezuelan-born Military and Political leader. President of Gran Colombia 1819-30, President of Bolivia 1825 & President of Peru 1824-27. Bolívar played an important role in Latin America's successful struggle for independence from the Spanish Empire, and is today considered one of the most influential politicians in the history of the Americas. Rare L.S., Bolivar, two pages, folio, Angostura, 18th December 1817, to the Governor and General Commander of the province of Guayana, in Spanish. The partially printed document bearing to the heading the printed text ''Simon Bolivar - Chief Supreme of the Republic, Captain-General of the Venezuela and New-Granada armies'' refers to Commandant De Miguel unacceptable behaviour, stating in part `..he is not only reluctant and negligent when fulfilling the orders given but he is also demanding and accepting dishonourable bribes, which is degrading for an officer of the Republic. Such a behaviour, on top of being a criminal conduct is shameful for our government and ruins our credit with foreigners..´ Few pinholes not affecting the text or signature. G
BOLIVAR SIMON: (1783-1830) Venezuelan-born Military and Political leader. President of Gran Colombia 1819-30, President of Bolivia 1825 & President of Peru 1824-27. Bolívar played an important role in Latin America's successful struggle for independence from the Spanish Empire, and is today considered one of the most influential politicians in the history of the Americas. Rare L.S., Bolivar, two pages, folio, Angostura, 18th December 1817, to the Governor and General Commander of the province of Guayana, in Spanish. The partially printed document bearing to the heading the printed text ''Simon Bolivar - Chief Supreme of the Republic, Captain-General of the Venezuela and New-Granada armies'' refers to Commandant De Miguel unacceptable behaviour, stating in part `..he is not only reluctant and negligent when fulfilling the orders given but he is also demanding and accepting dishonourable bribes, which is degrading for an officer of the Republic. Such a behaviour, on top of being a criminal conduct is shameful for our government and ruins our credit with foreigners..´ Few pinholes not affecting the text or signature. G
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