Bernardo O'Higgins

The Capture of Talca occurred on 3 March 1814 during the Chilean War of Independence. The town was held by Patriotic forces under Carlos Spano, who sent a force under Juan Rafael Bascuñán to aid Bernardo O'Higgins.

Royalist forces engaged Patriot troops at El Quilo on the Itata river, following the capture of Talca.

Royalist forces engaged isolated Patriot troops at Membrillar, following the capture of Talca.

Royalist forces defeated Patriot troops at Cancha Rayada, known as the 'Disaster' or 'Surprise'.

Combat began at 13:00 hours between O'Higgins' advance parties and Carrera's forward echelons, resulting in a defeat for O'Higgins.

Army exhaustion after 1813 battles prompted negotiations facilitated by Captain James Hillyar's arrival with Viceroy Abascal's instructions.

The treaty was signed on May 3, 1814, on the banks of the Lircay River by Royalist and Patriot representatives.

Patriots reaffirmed loyalty to the Spanish Crown, agreed to financial support, and committed to withdrawing troops north of the Lontué River.

Royalists accepted a provisional Chilean government, agreed to vacate Talca, and withdrew forces south of the Maule River.

The treaty included clauses ending hostilities, exchanging prisoners, restoring properties, and paying Royal Army debts.

Bernardo O'Higgins approved the Chilean Declaration of Independence at Talca on 12 February 1818, marking the formal establishment of the republic.

Fuerte Bulnes was founded in 1843 on a rocky hill at Punta Santa Ana.

The schooner Ancud departed from Ancud on May 22, 1843, under the command of John Williams Wilson.

The Ancud arrived at Punta Santa Ana on September 21, 1843, near Puerto del Hambre.