On the morning of the glorious July 28, 1821, and ordered around by the City under the provisions of Chief General Don José de San Martín, came out this palace to the Plaza Mayor of Lima together with the Governor Political and Military and accompanying staff and other particulars of the Liberation Army. In a spacious
Tabladillo
properly installed in the middle of the Plaza Mayor, General San Martin hoisted the banner in which he wore the new coat of arms, receiving from Mr. Governor, and silenced the immense joy of competition, spoke these words: "EL PERU IS OUT NOW FOR FREE AND INDEPENDENT GENERAL WILL OF THE PEOPLE, AND THE JUSTICE OF GOD DEFENDS HIS CAUSE." Beating
then the pennant, and a tone of a heart devoted to the celestial pure indulgence that can only be beneficial feel, repeated many times: "VIVA LA PATRIA, VIVA LA LIBERTAD, VIVA LA INDEPENDENCE!" , lively expressions echoing echoed across the square, between the roar of cannon, the ringing of all bells in the city and the outpourings of universal joy.
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