(book is a gift will be included for free and was written by Jose H Filgueira)
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Independencia Diciembre 23/97
En relación a su favor, me complace informarle que en mi próximo viaje a la Capital le llevaré las dos piedras zoomorfas, únicas que poseo, para que las examine con la debida atención.
En cuanto a las urnas o vasijas, mi colección etnológica carece de ellas, solo cuenta con algunos fragmentos de poca importancia.
Saluda a usted, D. De Arce.
Independence December 23/97
In connection with your favor, I am pleased to inform you that on my next trip to the Capital, I will bring the two zoomorphic stones, the only ones I possess, for you to examine with due attention.
Regarding the urns or pots, my ethnological collection does not have any, it only has some fragments of little importance.
Greetings to you, D. De Arce.
Title: Historical Postal Stationery: Correspondence from Professor Domingo De Arce to José H. Figueira
Description: This unique postal stationery offers a glimpse into the past, with a direct connection between two eminent figures of Uruguay's independence era. Penned by the esteemed Professor Domingo De Arce from the society of Rio Negro Young, this letter holds significant historical value in the realms of ethnography, archaeology, and the study of fossilized stones.
Addressed to José H. Figueira, a renowned Uruguayan anthropologist and educator, this document reveals a bond between two outstanding minds of their time. Figueira, whose achievements include founding the Anthropology section in Uruguay and participating in the Historical American Exposition in Madrid in 1892, was a trailblazer in his field and a champion of education and research.
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