Thompson, of the _Carolina_, these being the only vessels on which I
could in any degree depend:--

Having received information that the enemies of the independence
of Brazil are about to evacuate the city, and quit the
port of Bahia--taking under the protection of their ships of war
numerous transports in which the military force and stores are
embarked, together with all the moveable property, public and
private--not excepting even the sacred vases appropriated to
religious uses--and as it is highly expedient that the progress of
the enemy should be interrupted and impeded as far as is
practicable--you are required to be particularly vigilant in watching
their escape, and are to endeavour to cut off such of their vessels as
you can assail with safety, and are to continue in the execution of
this duty so long as you can keep sight of the enemy.

COCHRANE.

Given on board the _Pedro Primiero_ this 1st of July, 1823.

To Captain Taylor, of the _Nitherohy_, I gave further instructions to
continue the chase as long as he considered it practicable to capture or
destroy the enemy's vessels, using his utmost endeavours to disable all
having troops on board; and as it was necessary to occupy Bahia after
its evacuation, I directed Captains Beaurepaire and Thompson, after
having captured or disabled all they could, to return forthwith to
Bahia, and take possession; for which purpose the following order was
issued to Captain Beaurepaire:--

After having executed the previous order, you are to return to