Banquet to General Roca, Ex-President of the Argentine Republic: General Roca was President of the Argentine Republic from 1880-1886, and again from 1898 to 1904, and during his terms of office rendered very great services in developing the resources of the country and in establishing the peace and prosperity of the country on firm basis. In July 1887, when on a visit to this country he was entertained at a banquet and much of the remarkable development that has taken place is due to the keen interest which General Roca has taken in British co-operation. … (description of the state of Argentina) … (a list of attendees at the banquet include) … Mr. Ross Pinsent … representing … The British Bank of South America … …
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GRO0009 Devonport: Adolphus Ross Pinsent: 1851 – 1929