^#309 ^Lot 328 Francisco ‘Pancho’ Villa

One of the most prominent Mexican Revolutionary generals (1878–1923). DS, in Spanish, signed “Francisco Villa,” one page, 8.5 x 13.5, June 19, 1915. Document reads, in full (translated): “Following message nº 425, this will serve as the authorization for the government of the State of Aguascalientes to give as soon as possible one hundred horses from the Cieneguillas ranch for your soldiers to mount. My considerate regards.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds crossing his name with a tear along the left side of a central horizontal fold affecting the top of his last name, wrinkling, mild toning and staining, rusted paperclip impression at the top left edge, and edge chipping.