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more settled basis, but in each case failed to accomplish his purpose. 

 In 1850 he went to New York, where he resided as a private citizen 

 for a number of 3'ears. In 1860 he was accredited as minister to 

 the United States, but resigned in the following year. In 1863 he 

 returned to New York, and died there in May, 1873. In 1888 his 

 remains were removed to Venezuela and buried with military honors. 

 The sword owned by iiim and described above was lent to the Na- 

 tional Museum by his heirs in 1904. 



