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my order withdrawing two of the frigates, caused them to leave for this port, retaining only the frigate Pilar, commanded by Captain Arthur Phillips. ········ Rio de Janeiro, 16th October 1776.
(Signed) Marquez do Lavradio.
To H.E. The Marouis de Pombal.
No. 21.
Extract from a Letter of the Marquis do Lavradio to Senhor Martinho de Mello e Castro.
Your Excellency,—……
The merchant vessel Nossa Senhora do Pilar, which also serves as a frigate, has been staying at the Colony, for the purpose of restraining the continual attacks which the Spanish corsairs have been making upon the inhabitants of that place, and which have only been prevented by the presence of that small vessel.
Rio de Janeiro, 20th November 1776.
(Signed) Marquez do Lavradio.
To His Excellency Senhor Martinho de Mello e Castro.
