May 23, 2013 - Sale 2316

Sale 2316 - Lot 5

Price Realized: $ 2,160
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 2,000 - $ 3,000
TAKING STOCK BEFORE ASSAULT ON VENEZUELA BOLÍVAR, SIMÓN. Letter Signed, to Juan W. Camacho, in Spanish, requesting an appraisal of the value of his silver jewelry that is presently in the hands of Gabriel. 1 page, 4to; backed with cello film, even staining overall, left edge reinforced with fabric obscuring few letters at left edge. sold as is. Cayes [Haiti], 29 February 1816
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With the help of Haiti President Alexandre Sabès Pétion and the wealth of his family, Bolivar built up his army for the successful attacks on Venezuela in 1816, forming a base of operations in Angostura for future attacks on the Spanish in the North.