Lot 241
[Latin American Liberators] Bernardo O'Higgins & José de San Martín. Group of two documents and two letters: Bernardo O'Higgins (1778-1842) Chilean independence leader who freed Chile from Spanish rule in the Chilean War of Independence. O'Higgins was the first Supreme Director of Chile (1817-23). Partly-printed document, accomplished in manuscript and signed as Supreme Director of the State of Chile, 1 page, 12¼ x 8½ in., Talca, Feb. 13, 1818. Toning, small stains, and some repairs to folds on verso; a few small holes affect three words of text. Appointing a military cadet, Ignacio Gana, to a position in the infantry. With an extremely rare letter signed by Ambrosio Higgins, father of Bernardo Higgins, 1 page, Chacara de Mata, December 13, 1794. To José Hidalgo, discussing Easter festivities and public disorder in the Villa de San Martín. Ambrosio (1720-1801) was an Irish-born Spanish colonial administrator. He served the Spanish Empire as military governor of Chile (1788-1796) and viceroy of Peru (1796-1801).
José de San Martín (1778-1850) Argentine soldier, statesman, and national hero who helped lead the revolutions against Spanish rule in Argentina (1812), Chile (1818), and Peru (1821). Letter signed, 1 page, 11¾ x 8¼ in., Huarra, Jan. 28, 1821. To José Ignacio Zenteno, Chilean Minister of State, reporting the latest information on Spanish army movements, recommending troop deployments, and expressing his overall optimism: "I do not doubt…the influence of a favorable feeling in public sentiment, and increasing patriotism." In July of 1821, San Martín's army entered Lima and proclaimed Peru's independence. Together with a partly-printed document, accomplished in manuscript and signed as "Protector of the Liberty of Peru," 1 page, 12¼ x 8½ in., Lima, Oct. 6, 1821. Promoting José Maxia Valdes to the 1st Company of Cavalry.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000.
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