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Villa de San Fernando, the capital of the mis- 

 sion of the Capuchins in the province of Varinas. 

 This was the termination of our journey over thef 

 Plains ; for we passed the three months o 

 April 3 May, and June on the rivers. 



colonies augment in population, it appeared to me interesting 

 to note these statements, which may one day serve as a 

 foundation for some researches in political economy. 



