"My Lord,"
"A Decree of this date has been issued by His Excellency the Supreme Director, of which the annexed is a copy:—"
"Desirous to expedite, without loss of time, the gift of 4000 quadras of land, which, by decree of the Senate, was assigned to the 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."
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