CHAPTER XV.

THE FIRST CAMPAIGN IN THE SOUTH OF CHILE.

1817.

The Mistakes committed by San Martin--Ordoñez--Las Heras marches to the South--Occupation of Concepcion--The Action of Gavilán--O’Higgins takes Command--Freyre captures the Forts of Arauco--Treaty with the Indians of Arauco--Operations against Talcahuano--French Officers--The Assault of the Morro--Las Heras is withdrawn from the captured Outwork.....151