{"product_id":"12138","title":"1940 Cubam Military Letter Signed by Francisco Tabernilla Dolz Regarding a Commemoration Event for Veterans of the Independence Delegation on May 20","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOn offer is a typed letter recording formal communication between the Cuban military establishment and organized independence veterans. It is dated May 21, 1940, issued on the letterhead of the \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eSecretaría de Defensa Nacional Ejército Constitucional, Republic of Cuba\u003c\/i\u003e. It is addressed to Alférez Jesús Cruz y Torres, President of the Delegación de Veteranos de la Independencia in Guanabacoa. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe letter acknowledges receipt of an invitation to a commemorative act held on May 20 marking the founding of the Cuban Republic (1902), and expresses regret at being unable to attend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIt is signed in ink by Francisco Tabernilla Dolz in his capacity as Teniente Coronel and Jefe del Regimiento No. \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e7 “Máximo Gómez.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe capaitalized sign-off reads:\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e “POR LA LIBERTAD DE CUBA”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThis sign-off links the contemporary armed forces to the legacy of the independence struggle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAs a dated example of Tabernilla’s early career, the letter preserves his role within the Republican military structure prior to his later prominence in mid-20th-century Cuban political and military affairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSingle sheet on official letterhead with typed text and manuscript signature. Moderate to heavy toning, substantial edge wear, and small losses, particularly at upper and right margins. Fully legible and complete.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Katz Fine Manuscripts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51516852240690,"sku":"12138","price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/8612\/8618\/files\/0012138_1.png?v=1785268120","url":"https:\/\/katzfinemanuscripts.com\/products\/12138","provider":"Katz Fine Manuscripts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}