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No. IV.

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Panellca, Jon. 11, 1824.
TO COLOWILL /MOTO.
My estimable Colmel,—On account of the arrival at Lima of
M. Alzsgs, and the pressing requests which have berm made to
the Government to commence negotiations on the convention cele-
brated between the Commissioners of his Catholic 314esty and the
Government of Buenos Ayres, his Excellent the Libertador
thinks that an armistice can take place between General La Serra
and the Government of Peru, which, lasting six months or more,
shall protect us from being invaded by the Spanish army, which at
present has • great *numerical preponderance above that of Co-
lonibia. In effect, his Excellency desires that the convention of
Buenos Ayres should be ratified with the Spaniards of Cusco
before it is ratified by our side, because it will be the means of
obtaining more favourable terms; when, on the contrary, if we
ratify it before La Seem, he being sure of our assent, would in-
crease his pretensions excessively, and all the disadvantages would
fall upon us.
The Libertstlor is of opinion that the Government, in accords
ante with the Congress, should send a deg of truce to Cusco. et
wherever La Sema may be, inviting this General to enter upon •
conference, the 410110 which shall be the said armistice. This
ming agreed ho by La Serna, he dill send Conuntasioners to
Xenia, fully. authorised to treat with as upon the armistice, • yule
of demarkatto 1, and other particulars which his Excellency pro-
poles. His Excellency desires that the language which the Go-
vernment makes use of shall be in they or otheeahnilar terms, in-
dicating frankness of principle, libefflity of ideas., and absolute
confidence in the liberating army and its chiefs. La Semi must
be addressed with noble pride, and without discovering in any
manner our state of present debility. The Libeetados is so rati-
fied with the result of this negotiation, that his Excellency is re.
sponsible for the liberty of Petu, after an amities of six months.
All the difficulty rests in the affair being well managed, in order
that its motive may never transpire.
His Excellency the Libertailor does net trials to give his counte-
nance to the commencement of this negociation, because it would
indicates state of debility in the army, and a want of confidence in
our own forces, that would cause the illusion of opinion to vanish,
which the Spanish now entertain of his Excellency, and everything
would fall through. Then La Serna and the other Chiefs would
not consent to anything to accelerate the match towards us, and the
result of a battle woof(' be uncertain. As soon as the auxiliaries
arrive which his Excellency has asked from Colombia, and which
he expects within six months, the fears which at present surround
us will be dissipated. The greatest address is necessary in the ma-
nagement of this affeir, and the moat inviolable secrecy. The pro.
posal which the Government will make, always in its own name
(and by no means in that of the Libertsdoe) may be divulged to •
few persons, but the causes front which they originate must remain
absolutely a secret, even to those who assist in the negociation. On
this account his Excellency has not permitted me to reply officially
to the Government respecting the arrival of M. Alsaga, his pre-
sentation of the Convention, ,te. ke. ; and you will mention this
to his Excellency the President in the name of the Libertador. The
President must write with a certain fraekness to the chief of the van-
guard, or to the Viceroy, La Scene. in these or similar terms t—
" That he has been informed that Let Sem& animated by the mast
noble sentiments of philanthropy, tee desirous of terminating the
war of America by a pacific negotiation ; that there has been suf-
ficient blood shed; that the enlightened world is scan lathed at this
fratricidal contest; that the cannons have thundered long enough
that the American blood has flowed too long by the handsel bro-
thers ; that being all sons of liberty, and defending the rights of
humanity, it appears that this sanguinary war is more monstrous
from its inconsistency, than from the diseases which it causes; that
we are men, and should employ reason before force ; that, let us
once come to an understanding, and the good of America and that
of Spain will concentrate in the same point ; the Peninsular Go-
vernment, the Corte, and the King, have acknowledged the inde-
pendence of all America; that Buenos Ayres has already concluded
her treaties, hloxieo the same, and Colombia has already set on
foot at Bogota negotiation with the Spanish agents en the pre- ,
liminaries of an armistice and peace. It thus appears that Peru
alone is unfortunate in not enjoying repose, as the contending par-
ties have not come to in understanding ; that the Otteummisnesi,
Spain could derive many advantages from the Mod peakfillel
Peru ; and that human prudence would dictate that Speigehemil
make use of the last hope which remains to her of treating-Am.
tageously with us." La Serna Inuit reedit,' he told, thlenon ac-
count of the mission of M. Altair' frost the Government of Buenos
Ayres, and that &Convention having been proponal which has been
concluded between the Commissioners of his Catholic Majesty and
Buenos Ayres, his Excellency the President invites General
la-
Serna to diciare explicitly his intentions, his will, his ascent or his
rejection of these treaties." The Government should make it ap.
pear, in directing this communication, that the Libertador has no
concern in it ; that he her not merely withheld hit assent, but that
he even has not the least knowledge of the beneficent intentions of
the Government. In fine, not a word must be spoken in the said
communication, of his Excellency the Libertador.
Adieu, my friend, this letter, although private in its form, has
virtually all the character of an official letter. letit be considered
so in case of necessity.
I am entirely yours.
JOSE DE ESPINAH RABRICADO.
No. V.
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Lima. 13th Jan. 1821.
Most Excellent Sir—l believe most firmly that every step to-
wards a c.onvention with the Spaniards w ill be useless, until we
shall know from them if they are disposed to negociatc. To this
effect, I think it of immense importance that all responsibility
resting upon me. a Chief of Peru whom I shall name, possessing
diiitinguished civil and military knowledge, shall proceed to Gene.
ral Camerae, or to General l.a serna, in case the former shall not
possess sufficient power. This previous step I think very import.
ant to the salvation of Peru ; it will mark out the path we are to
pursue iii our ulterior arrangements ; and 1 am resolved upon it.
I only wsit for the approbation of the Sovereign Congress, which
is to be obtained by your Excellency, to whom I reiterate the as-
surances of nip high consideration and esteem.
(Signed) JOSE BERNARDO DE TAGLE.
To the President of the Congress.

No. VI.

Lima, Jan. lf,
TO TIM MOST EICTLLEXT SIMON BOLIVAR

My dear Libertador and Fricrd—ln consequence of what you
informed me in your estimable letter of the II th of the present
month, and by the letter under the same date directed to Col. Vera
by your Secretary. I proceeded to lay before Congress the commu-
nication, a eopy of which I transmit to you, marked No. I, with
the reply, which is marked No. 2. I hare, in accordance with Cul.
pores. determined to direct a communication, in which, besides
the general points which are contained in the letter of your Secre-
tary, are comprehended those which have been suggested and al-
most dictated by the said Colonel, and are copied and marked No.
3. The Plenipotentiary of Buenos Ayres, to whom it was sug-
gested by the 3linistcr of War that General Guido should convey
this conimunicatina on account of its importance, and in order bet-
ter to explore the political aptitude of the Chic% of the Spanish
army. as appeared most proper to Dern., refused his consent to the
nomination. thinking it would be better to send solve Peruvian of
character, designating at the sante time the said Slinlster of IVar.
Colonel Here, told me that in case otoecessity lie should approve
of this nomination, and I am new seeking a person to whom -I can
entrust this important commission. Under the determination that,
should I nut meet with any other Petuvian than the Minister of
Wee who would fulfil this commission, 1 shall send hint notwith-
standing the great loss he will be to me. l'olonel ileres tells me
that the express must immediately set off, so that I have no time to
writs more fully.
Voter most affectionate friend and obedient servant.
JOSE BEIiNAIIDO DE TAULE.
No. VII.
TO THE MOST WIC:ELLS:NT SOY VERMARDO TAGLI.
13th.

Mr General and my Friend—After I left your house:lre-
etisl at my leisure on the letter which you should wr.tc to La
Semi. The Minister of War Is right i❑ his opinion. It is better
to say nothing oldie transmission of the papers. It appears' to me
all those should be sent which arc received from Europe, merely
siring tlict they are enclosed; hut as you have more :nisignieut than
myself. you may resolve upon what you may think utost proper.
I sun your affecti.mate friend,
(Signed) T. D. El ERF.S.
No. V 111.

Four o'clock, p.m. of the 17th January.
51y Esteemed General—Have the goodness to defer our niter-
view with 31r. Pcritithisgs to this night at seven, in your palace, as
lam at present occupied with Mr. ,tizaga. I am. General. your
obedient servant, J. G. I'EREZ.