Commander-in-Chief of the Squadron,
the Right Honourable Lord Cochrane.

From the preceding letter it will be observed that my old opponent,
Zenteno, was no longer at the head of the Department of Marine, but was
appointed Governor of Valparaiso, where he exercised the office of
Port-Admiral, a position in which, with all his former enmity, he
contrived, notwithstanding the complete satisfaction of the Government
with my services, to give me great annoyance.

In addition to the above acknowledgment of our services, a decree was
issued commanding a medal to be struck in commemoration thereof.

Ministry of Marine,
Santiago de Chili, 19th June, 1822.
Most Excellent Sir,

His Excellency the Supreme Director being desirous
of making a public demonstration of the high services that the
squadron has rendered to the nation, has resolved that a medal be
struck for the officers and crews of the squadron, with an inscription
expressive of the national gratitude towards the worthy supporters
of its maritime power.

I have the honour to communicate this to your Excellency by
supreme command, and to offer you my highest respects.

JOAQUIM DE ECHEVERRIA.

His Excellency the Rt. Hon. Lord Cochrane,