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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 the 

 Plains; for we passed the three months of 

 April, 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. 



