James Madison Papers

To James Madison from John Gavino, 17 March 1803

From John Gavino, 17 March 1803

No. 117

Gibraltar 17: March 1803

Sir

Not being honord with any of your favours I referr to my last No. 116 and have now to inform you that two days ago arrived the Crew for the Moorish Ship in question about 40 Men among them the Tripolin who formerly Commanded the Brig and laterly the said Ship they report are going for A[r]zev to load wheat for Tunis, the Ship is ready and Expect will sail in 6 or 8 days; the Adams Capn. Campbell is on the look out to Examin her Papers.

A frigate is arrived in 6 days from England. By her we learn Sir Thos. Trigg is coming out with a relief for the Regiments here (the 54. Excepted) and that our present Governour goes Home. I have the honor to be wth. respect Sir Your most obedt. & most he Servt.

John Gavino

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