decorated with the patriot flag, whilst other demonstrations of national
joy showed the importance which the Chilian people attached to our
services, in spite of the obstacles which they well knew had been
opposed to them.

On the 4th of June, the following letters of thanks were forwarded to
me:--

Ministry of Marine,
Santiago de Chili, June 4th, 1822.
Most Excellent Sir,

The arrival of your Excellency at Valparaiso with the
squadron under your command, has given the greatest pleasure to
his Excellency the Supreme Director. In those feelings of gratitude
which the glory acquired by your Excellency during the late
campaign has excited, you will find the proof of that high
consideration which your heroic services so justly deserve.

Among those who have a distinguished claim are the chiefs and
officers, who, faithful to their duty, have remained on board the
vessels of war of this State, a list of whom your Excellency has
honoured me by enclosing. These gentlemen will most assuredly
receive the recompense so justly due to their praiseworthy constancy.

Be pleased to accept the assurance of my highest esteem.

JOAQUIM DE ECHEVERRIA.

His Excellency the Vice-Admiral and