President of the southern Republic of Haiti from 1806 until his death in 1818 LS signed “Pétion,” one page, 6 x 7.75, Republique du Hayti letterhead, April 4, 1814. Orders to pay soldiers. In part, “Invites the paymaster to pay, from the Military Cashbox Fund, the sum of ninety eight gourdes and fifty centimes for one week of rations for one hundred ninety eight men in the 11th Regiment.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by Pétion. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, and even overall toning. R&R COA.
