Note (Letter?) from Thomas Benbow Phillips to the Vicar of Pelotas, asking for a certificate of the baptism of his daughter Winifreda, baptised on 4 February, with Alfredo and Josepha James as witnesses.
Translation:
Illustrious Reverend Mister Vicar of the city of Pelotas
Thomas Benbow Phillips says he needs Your Reverend to send by certification the content of the baptism of his daughter Winifreda baptised in the main church of this city on day 4 of this month being witnesses Alfredo James and D. Josepha Sobaran James
For Your Referend like this grant him
[signature]E. Rell.ce
Pelotas of February 1686
Thomas Benbow Phillips
Transcription:

Illustrissimo Reverendissimo Senhor Vigario da cidade de Pelotas
Diz Thomas Benbow Phillips que preciza que Vossa Reverendissimo lhe mande passar por certidao o theor do Baptismo da sua filha Winifreda baptisada na Igreja Matriz desta cidade no dia 4 deste mez sendo testemunhas Alfredo James e D. Josepha Sobaran James
Para Vossa Reverendissimo assim lhe defira
[signature]E. Rell.ce
Pelotas de Fevereiro 1686
Thomas Benbow Phillips