SAN martin's farewell. 



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My promises to the countries in which I made 

 war are fulfilled — I give them independence, and 

 leave them the choice of their government. 



" The presence of a fortunate soldier, however 

 disinterested he be, is dangerous to newly consti- 

 tuted states ; on the other hand, I am disgusted 

 with hearing that I wish to raise myself to the 

 throne. Nevertheless, I shall always be ready to 

 make the utmost sacrifice for the liberties of the 

 country, but in the character of a private indivi- 

 dual, and in no other, (en clase de simple parti- 

 cular, y no mas.) 



With respect to my public conduct, my coun- 

 trymen, as usual, will be divided in opinion : their 

 children will pronounce the true verdict. 



" Peruvians ! I leave you the national repre- 

 sentation established : if you repose implicit con- 

 fidence in them you will surely triumph : — if not, 

 anarchy will swallow you up. 



" God grant that success may preside over your 

 destinies, and that you may reach the summit of 

 felicity and peace. 



" Dated in the Free City, (Pueblo Libre,) 

 " 20th September 1822. 



(Signed) " Jose de San Martin.*" 



