Winona Daily Republican in Winona, Minnesota

U.S. minister critiques Brazil policy on British rebellion stance

In a confidential correspondence from Rio de Janeiro, United States Minister to Brazil Watson-Webb rebukes Brazil for accepting Britain’s recognition of rebels and equating them with belligerents. He warns such action could edge toward a casus belli, stresses U.S. friendship with Brazil, and notes American protests over British policy and a captured pirate vessel tied to Bahias. He also mentions Minnesota soldiers and a list of names connected to a separate incident.