This collection of historical documents sheds light on the struggle for South American independence in the early 19th century. The documents were compiled by Francisco de Miranda, one of the key figures in the movement for emancipation, and annotated by José María Antepara. Miranda's writings provide a fascinating glimpse into the political intrigue and military strategy that characterized the South American liberation movement. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.