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“I LEAVETHIS AFTERNOON ON CAMPAIGN”
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BOLÍVAR, SIMÓN. Letter Signed, “Bolivar,” as President of Venezuela, to the
Intendant General of the Province, in Spanish, ordering him to obey the requests of the
Governing Council in his absence. 1 page, folio, with integral address leaf,“Supreme Leader
of the Republic” stationery; minor scattered staining, horizontal fold, bold signature.
“Military Headquarters at Angostura,” 22 November 1817
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I leave this afternoon on campaign.The Governing Council set up yesterday will continue to
hold the powers and responsibilities granted on its creation as expressed in the Decree of the 4th
of this month. As a result Your Honor will obey whatever orders or funding requests the
Governing Council [requires] from the Income of this Province.”
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“SUCRE [IS] . . . COMMANDER OFTHE DEPARTMENT
OFTHE LOWER ORINOCO”
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BOLÍVAR, SIMÓN. Letter Signed, “Bolivar,” as President of Venezuela, to the
Governor and Commander General of Guyana, in Spanish, clarifying a question about the
authority of Colonel Vicente Sucre by stating that he is Commander of the Department of
the lower Orinoco, and noting that Citizen Narciso Mendoza’s assignment should fit his
capabilities. 1 page, folio; minor loss to right edge affecting one word of text (but still legi-
ble), faint scattered staining, horizontal fold.
“Military Headquarters at Angostura,” 17 December 1817
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Colonel Vicente Sucre must be regarded not merely as the Governor of the Fortresses of the
former Guyana but as the military Commander of the Department of the lower Orinoco in
charge of the line formed by chain of villages from Caruachi to Piacoa as the immediate com-
mander. Make sure this is understood and communicate it to whomever it may concern.
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The task the Commander of Caicara wishes to allot to Citizen Narciso Mendoza would be most
appropriate if the latter is capable of performing it.Your Lordship should give Commander Riobueno
the orders in accordance with the news or reports you receive of Mendoza’s conduct and aptitude.”