Box 4

Decree concerning delegation of authority to various secretaries and retention of presidential powers while Bolívar journeys to Maturín, Venezuela, Orinoco, and Sulia. 2 copies.

Declaration assuring Colombianos about the constitutional convention in progress and telling the Bogotanos of Bolívar's plans to be absent from the capital. 2 copies.

Declaration about the dissolution of the consitutional convention and Bolívar's promises to the people. 3 copies.

Decree concerning organization of the Supreme Power, the Ministry of the State and the Council of Ministries, the Council of the State, the organization and administration of the territory of the Republic, the administration of justice, and general dispositions.

Decree concerning reorganization of municipalities.

Decree concerning the measurement of public roads. 2 copies attached to each other.

Decree concerning lawsuits, especially those with the criminal in absentia.

Decree decreasing agricultural excise tax.

Decree concerning collection and payment of taxes.

Decree concerning taxes to help agriculture and lower debt against the treasury.