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Giuseppe Garibaldi: The army of Corrientes was destroyed by Urquiza in a battle; and that unfortunate people, after swimming in blood…

On the recordJanuary 1, 1860
The army of Corrientes was destroyed by Urquiza in a battle; and that unfortunate people, after swimming in blood, languished under despotism.
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Giuseppe Garibaldi

Editor's note · Context

Describing the dire outcome for the people of Corrientes after a military defeat, Garibaldi laments their subsequent oppression.

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