Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera Papers
Title
Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera Papers
Description
The Mosquera Papers were donated by noted Colombianist J. Leon Helguera in 2013. Tomas Cipriano de Mosquera, 1798-1878, was a seminal figure in 19th century Colombian history as a military leader, four-time president and diplomat.
Identifier
MSS0838
Collection Items
[Passport Created for Tomás Cipriano De Mosquera]
![[Passport Created for Tomás Cipriano De Mosquera]](https://gallery.library.vanderbilt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/51/952/MS0838-SC-Mosquera-July_14_1865.jpg "[Passport Created for Tomás Cipriano De Mosquera]")
A passport created for Tomas Cipriano de Mosquera.
Alis Colombianos Conciudadanos
In this arguably disingenuous letter addressed to the citizenry of Colombia, Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera (1798-1878) disclaims any interest in serving as president for an additional term, and praises the qualities of another prominent figure. Despite…