 On June 2, 1806, Castelli's mother died, and he was still in mourning when the city learned of a British landing in Quilmes.The "party of independence" was caught by surprise by the invasion, as the British proclaimed respect for religion, ownership, order, freedom, and trade—but made no mention concerning Miranda's ideals.They arranged an interview with the British Viscount William Carr Beresford, asking for a clarification on whether the promises of Burke were still standing.