While returning from São Paulo, he received news sent on 7 September that the Cortes would not accept self-governance in Brazil and would punish all who disobeyed its orders.
De volta da súa visita a São Paulo recibiu a nova, enviada o 7 de setembro, de que as Cortes non aceptarían o autogoberno no Brasil e castigarían a calquera que desobedecese as súas ordes.