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

Brazilian And Portuguese Factions – Don Pedeo Ordered To Quit Brazil – Appointed Perpetual Protector – Proclaimed Emperor Of Brazil – Efforts To Obtain Foreign Officers And Seamen – The Naval Command Offered To Me – Acceptation Thereof – Arrival At Rio De Janeiro – Visit Of Inspection To The Squadron – Condition Of The Vessels – Inferiority Of Seamen – Imperial Affability – Attempt To Evade The Terms Offered Me – This Failing, To Reduce The Value Of My Pay – Pretended Commission Conferred – And Refused – The Point Argued – I Decline The Command – The Prime Minister Gives In – Explanatory Fortaria – Formal Commission – Orders To Blockade Bahia – Portuguese Faction – Averse To Me From The Outset.