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BOLIVAR, SIMON Two letters to the Political Governor of Antioquia Province [Jose Manuel Restrepo Velez] . San Fernando en Magdalena: 5 & 6 September 1820. Both 2 page letters on recto and verso of one sheet of "Simon Bolivar, Presidente de la Republica" stationery, each signed on the verso "Bolivar." 11 1/2 x 7 3/4 inches (30 x 19.5 cm). The text of both somewhat faded, both archivally matted. In these two letters, Bolivar passionately seeks out much needed capital to pay the foreign riflemen hired to defeat the Spanish at the Battle of Boyaca and to raise funds for the upcoming campaign which finally liberated Venezuela. Restrepo (the noted participant and historian of the revolution) is instructed to use his influence and authority obtain these crucial funds. C