Instructions for the relief-expedition ships 'San Carlos' (war-brig) & 'Reina de los Ángeles' (armed merchant frigate) — to relieve Alta Calif. (attacked Nov 1818 by 2 rebel frigates) w/ 100 troops + artillery; ⭐ detailed sailing orders (route via the Socorro Islands, approach San Francisco to avoid falling leeward of Monterey, avoid any encounter with [rebel] ships, anchor at Monterey unless taken); ⭐ the King's order to keep 'toda armonía con el pabellón anglo-americano y el de la Gran Bretaña' — the only maritime enemy being the insurgent colonies; intercept any ship aiding the rebels; before returning, urge the missions to ship hemp (*cáñamo*) for the San Blas Arsenal. Cmdr. Gonzalo Gómez de Ulloa, Capt. José Bandini (cf. Doc 87)
| Date | 1819-06-08 (exact) |
|---|---|
| From | San Blas |
| Series | Provincial State Papers |
| Tomo | XX |
| Original tomo page | i.1086–1099 |
| Savage copy page | 241–246 |
| Scan leaf | n240–n245 |
| Document type | abstract (instructions) |
| Source | Savage abstract |
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