MorenosLetter1903

Moreno’s Letter Donating the Park, 1903

This is the six page handwritten letter sent by Moreno to the Argentine government explaining his proposed donation of land for the purpose of creating a national park.  What are the reasons Moreno gives for donating the land?  What does this tell us about him as a scientist? As a citizen?  What sorts of symbols, rituals, or ceremonial elements appear in the letter?