Leading figure in the Mexican revolution (1879–1919) who was assassinated by army officers in 1919. Rare war-dated ALS in Spanish, one page, lightly-lined, 9.25 x 13.75, April 15, 1915. Letter to General Gildardo Magaña. In full (translated): “In reply to your letter of the 11th of the current month in which you tell me of the difficulties that exist between the people of Ameca and Huatepec, I suggest the idea of sending your capable commissioner to settle this argument. You, better than anybody else, know that in this moment I cannot send a committee because the headquarters’ personnel have several assignments; but I believe that within one and a half months we could study the waters that you mention.” In very good condition, with a cancellation notation through the text of the letter, partial separations to intersecting folds (repaired with tape to reverse), various small edge tears, and adhesive remnants to the lower left. General Magaña was one of Zapata’s most reliable officers and served as an emissary to various revolutionaries in different parts of Mexico until 1916, when—owing to his ability to keep unruly sub-commanders under control—he was made Zapata’s chief of staff. When Zapata was killed in 1919, Magaña was elected as his successor. This is an especially interesting letter in light of their relationship, demonstrating Zapata’s trust in Magaña to mediate a dispute between two towns. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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