Lot 4412
Santander, Francisco de Paula. Columbian general and politicial; generally regarded as the founder of New Granada (Columbia). Rare Autograph Letter Signed ("F.P. Santander") as President of Columbia, Bogota, October 11, 1836, one page, quarto. In Spanish (with translation) to Thomas Dwight, Esq., New York, with a red, oval "Bogota de Oficio" postal hand stamp. An important letter in which Santander reflects on the accomplishments of his presidency. In part: "I greatly appreciate having received the resolution regarding the Sunday Schools that has been adopted by the American Society, and I have had it published in the Official Gazette in order to promote this cause among my fellow citizens….New Granada continues to be tranquil and at peace under the influence of the law. I will leave the presidency on March 31, 1837, taking with me to private life the satisfaction of having attempted to carry out my duty with the best of intentions and for the good and happiness of New Granada. Perhaps I have not done so perfectly, but when the people conferred the presidency on me they did not grant me infallible judgment. A man like others, subject to error, I have only wished to dedicate myself with loyalty and commitment to work in favor of institutional, moral, political, and material improvements…." One of the rarest South American autographs.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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