The Emancipation of South America
CHAPTER IX.
CUYO.
1814--1815.
The District of Cuyo--Policy of San Martin--Reception of Chilian Refugees--Trouble with Carrera--Fall of Alvear--Cuyo becomes an Independent State--Self-sacrifice of the People of Cuyo--Revenues of Cuyo--Characteristics of San Martin--Anecdotes of San Martin--Royalist Successes--The Banquet at Mendoza.....108