 Owing to this rancore, many of his orders from Terceira were never obeyed, and he was forced to advance with construction plans for the islands defenses.At the same time, he promoted the expansion of the first roadway from Ribeira Quente to Furnas.Between 1820 and 1821 he resided in the Palácio Bettencourt, which was constructed in the late 17th and early 18th century, eventually becoming the seat of government.