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Title: Señor Doctor Aquielo Parra
Creator: Acevedo, Tomás
Publication Info: Tumaco : Imprenta E. Acevedo, April 12, 1878.
Physical Details: 35 x 23 cm

Summary: Tomás Acevedo, a general, writes in support of Dr. Aquielo Parra's recent presidency (April 1 1876-April 1 1878). Declares Parra always acted in favor of the nation and followed the constitution, calling his presidency heroic.
Historical Notes: Aquielo Parra was one of several Radical Liberal presidents who held office from 1867-1880. He was known for expanding the northern railroad system and increasing public education institutions, programs started by prior Radical Liberal presidents. Vasquéz V., Claudia. “Parra, Aquileo.” <i>Gran Enciclopedia de Colombia.</i> Bogota, DC; online: Circulo de Lectores; Banco de la República, 1991. http://www.banrepcultural.org/blaavirtual/biografias/parraqui.htm.
Donor Notes: Printed in gothic type with red ink that is somewhat faded. - J.L.H.

Subject(s): Liberalism -- Colombia -- History -- 19th century
Federal government -- Colombia -- History -- 19th century
Decentralization in government -- Colombia -- History -- 19th century
Parra, Aquileo, 1825-1900

Type: Broadside
Language: Spanish
Format: JPG
PDF - Color
Donor: Helguera, J. León
Collection: Helguera, J. León Collection
Institution: Vanderbilt University
Accession Number: B01126
Record Number: 376