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a sort general parade at the
Plaza Victoria. This takes place
on one side of the square only &
assists chiefly of the government
women in twos or four quartettes.
It is address parade in which
much verity is displayed!
The people of Peru have a
thorough European appearance.
The blood blue eyes are predominate,
Indian black or negro is certain very rare here as far as the
upper class are concerned. The
people show a strong national
or rather military spirit.
Santa Plaza at the suburb is
a large stone monument
Capt. Pratt written hears of
the recent Peruvian War.
There is also a street named
for Pratt & a warship
the bark bearing his name,
Others must here be honored
are Cochranes, Pratt showed
undoubted personal bravery his