DS in Spanish, one page, 9 x 13.5, February 20, 1959. Document authorizing payments to members of the Rebel Army. In part (translated): “The Minister of Defense is authorized to empower the Chief of Staff of the Army to provide funds necessary to retain the services of the members of the Rebel Army…and to cover Rebel Army expenses such as transportation, subsistence, materials, supplies, and maintenance services.” Signed at the conclusion by Castro as prime minister and countersigned by Manuel Urrutia Lleo as president, and also initialed by both on the second page. The embossed blue Cuban presidential seal affixed below Castro’s signature remains crisp and intact, and retains its original ribbon. In fine condition, with expected document wear and binding holes to the left edge. Castro had assembled his Rebel Army in 1956 as part ofthe 26th of July Movement, and led them to overthrow the Cuban government in 1959. Dated just four days after Castro took office as prime minister, this is the earliest document from his administration that we have offered. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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