dissensions, unless averted by the means which I respectfully
suggest.

I had shortly afterwards the pleasure of receiving the following
expressions of satisfaction from His Imperial Majesty through the Prime
Minister:--

Rio, July 12, 1823.

MOST EXCELLENT SIR,

I have received the secret communications with
which you have favoured me, whereby I learn in detail the distinguished
conduct which you have pursued since quitting this port,
and the various difficulties with which, (to my regret) you have had
to contend. These are, however, of such a nature as to be
irremediable in our present circumstances; but let us hope they
will vanish when the empire is consolidated.

Meanwhile your Excellency--being no less a politician than a
warrior, and enjoying to the utmost the confidence of His Imperial
Majesty--is fully empowered to adopt whatever means your judgment
may suggest to facilitate the important objects of your
commission. On this subject, I also refer to the Imperial authority
and other documents addressed to you in reply to your communications.

I beg to add my personal thanks for the interesting communications
with which you have favoured me, of which I shall avail
myself in order to accomplish the objects desired to be effected.