Peace protocol between Novoa and Iglesias., May 12, 1883

Peace protocol between Novoa and Iglesias.

To Señor Don Jovino Novoa:

In the various private and confidential interviews which, by especial recommendation of General Iglesias, we have had with your excellency, we have been occupied in studying the means likely to put an end to the war between Peru and Chili, and, with the hope of arriving at a good result, we have established the bases upon which the two Governments may soon sign a treaty of peace.

We herein inclose the bases which have been sent to General Iglesias, and we hope that he will accept them, provided that you have no objection to answering us as to whether these are really the conditions to which we have agreed, and which at the same time you accept as a conclusion of the treaty of peace. We should be greatly obliged to receive your distinct answer.

Accept, &c.,