State Library of NSW
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Rio de Janeiro
Character which is mercenary tho contented with a little as the present given to him demonstrated which consisted of 1 dozn of beer 10 galls of Brandy 10 peices of ships beef & as many of Pork this was what he himself askd for & sent on board the Cagg for the spirit & with this he was more than satisfied
They have a very extrordinary method of keeping people from traveling to hinder them I suppose from going into any districk where gold or diamonds may be found as there are more of such than they can possibly guard which is this there are certain bounds beyond which no man must go these vary every month at the discretion of the Vicroy sometimes they are a few sometimes many Leagues Round the City Every man must in consequence of this come to town to know where the Bounds are for if he is
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