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French Fleet Seizes Rio de Janeiro in September Shock
Amid fog and confusion on the harbor, 16 French warships entered Rio de Janeiro. The English and Dutch vessels burned or fled. the French secured the town and vast booty. Reports from Bahia and Rio Frio confirm the loss and raise concerns about ongoing Allied plans and future attacks.
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