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INTRODUCTION. 



10th of August, and remained there until the 2d of 

 October, when they sailed to the River Plata. 



In Maldonado,* their anchors were dropped on 

 the 13th of the same month ; and, till the 12th of 

 November, each vessel was employed on the north 

 side of the river, between Cape St. Mary and Monte 

 Video. 



* On the north side of the river Plata. 



