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having shewn how this field for adventure 

 was first opened to my countrymen, I wish, 

 as briefly as possible, to relate how far they 

 have been successful in their endeavours to 

 assist in liberating that interesting portion 

 of the world. Two distinct legions were 

 formed, — the one in England, under General 

 English, and the other in Ireland, under 

 General D'Evereux,* besides several other 

 independent corps; some Lancers, others 

 Hussars, others Rifles, &c. &c. ; in short, 

 fine names, and, still more, fine uniforms, 

 brought numerous fine-looking recruits : the 

 men composing all these diff'erent legions 



* There was something chivah'ous in General D'Eve- 

 reux joining the cause at that time. He had been called 

 OH by Bolivar to fulfil a promise made in 1815, when they 

 met at Carthagena, at which time Bolivar recommended his 

 deferring his noble and generous intentions of serving 

 the patriots, until affairs should wear a brighter aspect. 

 To the glory of General D. he redeemed his pledge on the 

 first call, and befriended the cause of liberty. 



