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Biography in memory of Francisco Joaquin Muños, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay, celebrating the roles he played in the liberation of Uruguay. Includes a portrait of Muños, dated 1851

Letter to the Times, written in response to accusations contained in correspondence of the Rio de la Plata published in the 16 February edition of the Times and reproduced in a Paris journal, which commented on the 'tyrant' of the Rio de la Plata, General Urquiza's treatment of Argentine soldiers, the cowardice of Brazilian sailors on the Parana river, and how Uruguay is becoming a vassal of the Empire of Brazil. Published Paris le 20 Février 1852

Account of the past, present and future of Paraguay, by a French citizen. Subjects include the country's relationship with Argentina and Brazil, and France and Europe generally, and 'Lettres sur le Paraguay', discussing the government of Paraguay and its constitution, its justice system and armed forces, its population, pubic revenue, capital, commerce, rural industry, agriculture and production. Followed by 'Décrets sur le traitement que les étrangers doivent trouver au Paraguay, et sur les priviléges et récompenses destines a ceux qui contribueront a développer et a encourager l'industrie et les améliorations matérielles du pays', dated Asunción, 20 May 1845, signed Carlos Antonio López, Andres Gill

Government address to the Asamblea General, summarising recent news and completed tasks, including appointing a consul in Paris, maintaining a good relationship with the French Monarchy, falling crime rates, completing a door numbering system, and the latest news of the armed forces

Government message to the Asamblea General, commenting on international relations, in particular with England, Spain, France and Brazil, on government administration including the police department, on public finance and the cost of equipping the armed forces, and on current military activities. Dated 24 February 1843