Narrative of Services in the Liberation of Chili, Peru and Brazil

Narrative of Services in the Liberation of Chili, Peru and Brazil, - from Spanish and Portuguese Domination, Volume 2

Brazilian and Portuguese factionsDon Pedro ordered to quit BrazilAppointed "Perpetual Protector"Proclaimed Emperor of BrazilEfforts to obtain foreign officers and seamenThe naval command offered to meAcceptation thereofArrival at Rio de JaneiroVisit of inspection to the squadronCondition of the vesselsInferiority of seamenImperial affabilityAttempt to evade the terms offered meThis failing, to reduce the value of my payPretended commission conferredAnd refusedThe point arguedI decline the commandThe Prime Minister gives inExplanatory PortariaFormal commissionOrders to blockade BahiaPortuguese factionAverse to me from the outset. Attempt to cut off the enemy's shipsDisobedience to ordersLetter to the Prime MinisterWorthlessness of the menTheir treacheryBlockade establishedEquipment of fireshipsEnemy's supplies cut offPortuguese untrustworthyDemonstrations of the enemyHis pretended contempt for usThe enemy returns to portTheir consternation at the fireshipsPortuguese contemplate attacking usFlagship reconnoitres enemy at anchorExcessive alarm at my nocturnal visitProclamation of the CommandantConsternation in the cityThe authorities decide on evacuating BahiaInstructions to the Brazilian CaptainsWarnings addressed to the authoritiesEnemy quits BahiaReadiness for chaseNumbers of the enemyCapture of the ConvoyPrizes disabledAttempt of troops to escapePrizes sent to PernambucoPursuit discontinuedReasons for going to MaranhamReasons for not taking more prizesAdvantages to the Empire. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 14479
Author: Dundonald, Thomas Cochrane
Release Date: Dec 27, 2004
Format: eBook
Language: English