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Written by Lady in South America, to her Friend in the


United States.


The vessel which is to bear my letter to hap
pier land, is almost ready to depart, and as see
from my window the busting of the sailors and
hear the cheerful "ye ho' of preparation, the re-
membrance of country and Of home presses upon
my heart with such power, that l scarcely have
courage to improve the "brief space" that is al
lowed me for writing but will send you few
leaves from my journal, and let them convey TO you
the assurance of my affection and my tender reco.
lections of you.


Since wrote last, We have made delightful ex.
curson down the coast OF Hancho; 1t is small
Indian village, has an excellent harbor, and is in
possession of the Patriots. The town Of Hurura
is three leagues from the coast, as are all the large
towns removed from the sea board.


AS soon as We anchored, the Indians came
f1ocking down with fruit, poultry, and supplies Of
every kind ; and almost Immediately some of the
Patriot officers came on board and welcomed us
with civilty and kindness in the name Of the COM
mander, General Bolivar. Almost all the officers
of his army are Colombians, who are very superior
in appearance and education TO the Peruvans
those whom we saw there, had gone to send up
some barley, and We heard with great joy from
them, that 1900 men had marched the day before
to occupy Lima.


The officers sent horses down to the beach for us
and had the honor of riding one of the Lbertador's
favorite horses, and he was the most noble animal
ever saw.


The valley Of Hurura, is one of the most fertile
and beautiful in Peru, and from being in possession
of the Patriots, property :s secured to those who
cultivate the soil, and every thing bears the appear
ance OF comfort, peace and plenty.
| 1t was great luxury to lis to ride once again
through green fields, to hear the singing OF the
| k,-In ooA k.e,J 40 heau
innumer fountains rush through every rise o.
ground /; but We really thirst lor ,umber Of pure
wa er-water, which has not passed through noun
tains of gold or silver!- II have no doubt that all
the diseases peculiar to this country, arise from
drinking water which is so strongly imPregnasst
with every kind of mineral.


| We remained three day. at IIurnra, and passed