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Rh Mexico possesses only five fortresses, St. John of Ullōă, Cămpēchĕ, Pĕrōtĕ, Ăcăpūlcŏ, Săn Blās. In most of them the works are in a bad state, but there is little prospect of their being necessary.

The Government has published a table of the quantity of arms of all kinds now in its possession; that is, either distributed to the troops, or in the Public magazines, which I subjoin. (No. 3.)

Most of the muskets, sabres, pistols, and lances, have been purchased during the last three years, and are in very good order. The Brass artillery, too, which is all Spanish, is beautiful; but many of the iron guns are, probably, unfit for service. The sum total is formidable, and amply sufficient for the defence of the country.