Note XXVII-19 — Chapter XXVII · CENTRAL AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS. 1886.
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By the law of March 27, 1835, the country was divided into three departments; namely, Cartago, Alajuela, and Guanacaste, with a jefe político at the head of each. Repealed by executive decree of April 28, 1843, after having had several amendments. Costa R., Col. Ley., iv. 180-3.