Note 126 — Chapter V
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The republic of Peru has had 37 years and 7 months of existence, of which 28 years and 8 months have been passed in peace, 2 years in foreign war, and 6 years and 11 months in civil dissensions.
1824 to 1828 inclusiveAt peace.
Jan. to July, 1829At war with Colombia.
July, 1829, to the end of 1833At peace, under President Gamarra.
Jan. 1834, to Feb. 1836In civil dissensions.
Feb. 1836, to Aug. 1838At peace, under General Santa Cruz.
Aug. 1838, to Jan. 1839At war with Chile.
Jan. 1839, to Jan. 1841At peace, under President Gamarra.
Jan. 1841, to July, 1841In civil dissensions.
July, 1841, to June, 1842At war with Bolivia.
Aug. 1842, to July, 1844In civil dissensions.
July, 1844, to June, 1854At peace under Presidents Castilla and Echenique.
June, 1854, to Jan. 1855In civil war.
Jan. 1855, to Oct. 1856At peace, under President Castilla.
Oct. 1856, to March, 1858An insurrection at Arequipa.
March, 1858, to March, 1862At peace, under President Castilla.
These are the plain facts of the case, which are preferable to vague and ignorant statements that Peru has been in a constant state of civil war ever since the War of Independence.