Lot 146
1801 Document Signed by Toussaint L'Ouverture (1753-1803) Slave-born Haitian general and liberator. He lead Saint Domingue's slave revolution and variously defeated French, Spanish, and British troops. He laid the foundation for Haiti's becoming the Western Hemisphere's second independent republic in 1804, the first having been the United States. Partly-printed document signed as Governor General of Saint Domingue, 1 page (recto/verso), 12 x 7¼", Port du Cap, Month of Ventose, Year 8 of the Republic (March 6, 1801). Being a statement about supplies furnished to the Navy and ordering payment in the amount of 49 francs 50 centimes. The stamp of the French Republic is at center left. Additional text and endorsements on verso. Trimmed at right margin with minor loss to text, not affecting the bold signature.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000.
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