Narrative of Services in the Liberation of Chili, Peru and Brazil, - from Spanish and Portuguese Domination, Volume 1 by Thomas Cochrane Earl of Dundonald
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page 80 of 306 (26%)
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Commander-in-Chief of the Squadron, Vice-Admiral Lord Cochrane,
as a demonstration of public appreciation for his distinguished services in the '_Restoration,_' of the important fortress of Valdivia; the said 4000 _quadras_ are assigned on the lands of Rio Clara, in the province of Conception, being part of the confiscated estate of Pablo Furtado, a fugitive Spaniard." "'The present deed shall serve as a sufficient title to the property in favour of the Vice-Admiral, being communicated to the Minister of Finance, in order to the accustomed formalities, to receive possession and enjoy the benefits.'" "I have the honour to communicate the above, by Supreme orders, for your information." "God preserve your Excellency many years." "(Signed) JOSE IGNACIO ZENTENO. Administration of Marine, Valparaiso, August SO, 1820. Published by order of His Excellency." * * * * * CHAPTER IV. OBSTACLES TO EQUIPPING THE SQUADRON--SAILING OF THE LIBERATING |
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