MARTI JOSE: (1853-1895) Cuban Poet, Writer and Revolutionary Philosopher. Martí is considered a national hero as ...

MARTI JOSE: (1853-1895) Cuban Poet, Writer and Revolutionary Philosopher. Martí is considered a national hero as well as a leading figure in Latin American literature. He became a symbol for Cuba's fight for independence in the 19th century, and is referred to as the ''Apostle of Cuban Independence''. An extremely interesting and rare A.L.S., `José Martí´, one page, folio, New York, 29th January 1895, on the attractive New York Delegation of the Cuban Revolutionary Party printed stationery, in Spanish. The document being an internal communication statement to the revolutionary party. Martí states in part `Cuba is embarking upon this war with the full certainty, unacceptable only to the half-hearted sedentary Cubans, of the ability of its sons to obtain a victory through the energy of the thoughtful and magnanimous revolution, and the ability of Cuban people, developed during those early ten years of sublime fusion and in the modern practices of work and government, and the people´s work to save the Patria…´ A letter of excellent content, being a statement by Martí from exile in favour of the Cuban independence. With remnants of a former red wax seal to the upper edge and verso. Also bearing to the verso a printed heading of the Delegation of the Cuban Revolutionary Party in New York. Some very small overall, minor age wear. Folded. VG £1500-2000 Martí returned to Cuba two months after the present letter was written, and was killed in battle against Spanish troops only a month after.