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A fact from José and Francisco Díaz appeared on Wikipedia's Main Page in the Did you know column on 20 June 2008, and was viewed approximately 736 times (disclaimer) (check views). The text of the entry was as follows:

Did you know... that Sergeants Jose and Francisco Diaz were two brothers in the Puerto Rican Militia who helped defeat Sir Ralph Abercromby and defend Puerto Rico from a British invasion in 1797?

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I replaced several instances of "enemy" with "British" for clarity. It's a confusing usage at best for British readers. - Hungry Buffalo

Well done!. Tony the Marine (talk) 02:23, 20 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

"The invasion failed because a total of 16,000 Puerto Rican volunteers and Spanish troops fought back and defended the island...[1]" I always wondered where this quote came from. The Regimiento Fijo's page doesn't even have a proper source for its information. I beleive it is ad verbatim from the Milagros Flores' book that in my opinion belittles the Puerto Rican's heroic deed at the time which was truly spectacular if you take into account the true number of troops that were stationed in San Juan at the time of the attack. To say that 16,000 men fought the British is a total innacuracy. RAMPG (talk) 19:03, 10 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Also, the Paul G. Miller history book, Historia de Puerto Rico, (1947) is considered a slanderous book made to discredit and humiliate everything Puerto Rican. It was part of a transculturalization effort by the U.S. in Puerto Rico that the U.N. would today consider a crime. PLEASE, do not use it as a reference. It discredits you. RAMPG (talk) 19:35, 10 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I made the changes because I also agree with you. Paul G. Miller was appointed by the government of the United States to rewrite an Americanized version of the history of Puerto Rico, substituting in our schools the correct texts which were written by Salvador Brau in an attempt to Americanize the island. Thank you for bringing it up and for the fixes. Tony the Marine (talk) 19:56, 10 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]
- I still don't see the relevance of including Miller if you do not clarify your intention. The info in Miller's book is a direct quote from Pedro Tomás de Cordova. Use Tomás de Cordova instead. —Preceding unsigned comment added by RAMPG (talk • contribs) 20:01, 10 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]
- I see you did make the change. I did't read my messages till a few minutes ago. The is an excellent podcast on Miller's book in La Voz del Centro's website. There's quite a bundle of info there, actually. RAMPG (talk) 20:19, 10 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I have been told that Sargento Mayor used to be an appointment similar to being a mayor. Not at all what it is now. I don't think the Sergeant Mayor Link is appropiate because it is misleading.RAMPG (talk) 03:29, 12 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The rank of Sargento Mayor did exsist and it referred to the top ranking sergeant to whom the other sergeants had to respond to. In most of the references Jose Diaz is referred to only as a sergeant, but this is not the case. Notice that Jose Diaz was under the command of Captain Luis de Lara, had he been a Major the opposite would have true. Gracias. Tony the Marine (talk) 04:00, 12 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]
- I am not in agreement with you. I said it was similar, not equal to being a mayor or village administrator (I did not say major). I'll see what I can look up.RAMPG (talk) 04:30, 12 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]