Letter from Sérgio Teixeira de Macedo to the President of Scientific Committee, informing him about the arrival of the said commission at Rio de Janeiro and the hospitality of the President of Province towards its members.
Transcription of the letter:
"2nd. Section
Rio de Janeiro, Ministry of Business of the Empire
on February 21, 1859
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Being informed, by your letter from the. 7 th of the current, the Scientific Exploratory Commission arrived in this city after a happy and quick trip, and found that the President of the Province had all the facilities and prompt arrangements for the safe disembarcation of the volumes of instruments and luggage, and for the accommodation of the members of the same Commission. Thus I communicate to you for your knowledge.
God save you.
Sergio Teixeira de Macedo
Mr. Adviser President of the Scientific Exploratory Commission”