'Act of Foundation of Rawson', 15 September 1865 [image 1 of 2]

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On September 15, 1865, the town of Trerawson (Welsh for Rawson's town) was officially founded by Colonel Julian Murga. The town was named after Dr Guillermo Rawson, the Argentine Minister for Home Affairs, who supported the establishment of a Welsh settlement in Patagonia.

Owner:
Museum of History of the Welsh Settlement in Gaiman
Creator:
Murga, Julian
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Museum of History of the Welsh Settlement in Gaiman 2010
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Item uploaded:
12/5/2010
Date originally created:
1/1/1800 - 31/12/1899
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