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Narrative of Services in the Liberation of Chili, Peru and Brazil, from Spanish and Portuguese Domination, Volume 1 By: Thomas Cochrane Dundonald (1775-1860) |
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by THOMAS, EARL OF DUNDONALD, G.C.B.
Admiral of the Red; Rear Admiral of the Fleet, etc. etc. VOL. I London:
James Ridgway, No 169, Piccadilly MDCCCLIX TO THE MOST NOBLE THE MARQUIS OF LANSDOWNE, K.G. ETC. ETC.
My Lord, I am proud to have been honoured with your Lordship's permission to
dedicate to you the following narrative of historical events, respecting
which the public has not previously been placed in a position to form a
correct judgment. Your Lordship's generous acquiescence enables me to
discharge a double debt: First of thanks to one whose high political
character this country will ever warmly cherish; Secondly of deep felt
gratitude for the countenance and efficient aid experienced from your
Lordship at a period when party faction made me the object of bitter
resentment; the injustice of which could in no way be better
demonstrated, than by the fact that in the midst of unmerited obloquy,
it was my high privilege to preserve your Lordship's friendship and
esteem. I have the honour to be, Your Lordship's obliged and faithful Servant, DUNDONALD.
CONTENTS.
PREFACE CHAPTER I. Invitation to take command of Chilian Navy Arrival at Valparaiso First
expedition to Peru Attack on Spanish shipping at Callao Departure for
Huacho Capture of Spanish convoys of money Paita taken Return to
Valparaiso to reorganise the squadron Offer to give up my share of
prize money to the Republic This offer declined by the Supreme
Director Popular congratulations Attempt on Lady Cochrane's life. CHAPTER II. Second expedition to Peru Disappointment at not being provided with
troops Failure of rockets Departure for Arica Capture of
Pisco Capture of Spanish ships at Puna Determine to make an attempt on
Valdivia Arrival off that port, and capture of Spanish brig of war
Potrillo Troops obtained from Conception Flag ship nearly
wrecked Attack on forts, and conquest of Valdivia. CHAPTER III. Departure for Chiloe Preparations of the enemy Capture of Fort
Corona Failure at Fort Aguy, and subsequent retreat Return to
Valdivia Capture of Osorio Return to Valparaiso Enthusiastic
reception Chagrin of the ministry Importance of conquest of Valdivia
in a political point of view Promotion of officers under
arrest Employment of Indians by the Spaniards Career of
Benavides Mutinous spirit of the seamen in consequence of their
captures being appropriated by Government Resignation of my
commission Refusal thereof Renewed offer of an estate This again
declined Seamen obtain their wages Private purchase of an
estate Government gives notice of taking it Appointment of flag
captain against my wishes Annoyance given to me by Minister of
Marine Renewed resignation of the command Officers of the squadron
resign in a body Government begs of me to retain the command My
consent General San Martin The Senate Zenteno Corruption of parties
in the Administration. CHAPTER IV. Obstacles to equipping the squadron Sailing of the liberating
expedition Debarcation at Pisco Long inaction of the army General San
Martin removes to Ancon Capture of the Esmeralda Exchange of
prisoners Acknowledgment of the service by General San Martin Lady
Cochrane's visit to Mendoza. CHAPTER V. San Martin's violation, of truth Removal of blockade Spanish
depression Troops dying of fever San Martin's designs on
Guayaquil Mutinous conduct of officers Refusal to obey
orders Deposition of Viceroy San Martin gives me troops Jealousy of
San Martin Attack on Arica Capture of Tacna Capture of
Moquega Refusal of more men an armistice ratified Distress of
Lima Dissatisfaction of the army Lady Cochrane in action Devotion of
seamen. CHAPTER VI. Return to Callao Lima abandoned Hesitation of General San Martin to
occupy the City Loss of the San Martin Excesses of the
Spaniards Proclamation of independence San Martin assumes autocratic
power under the title of Protector My remonstrance His reply Mutinous
state of the squadron from neglect... Continue reading book >>
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