8451To James Madison from John Gavino, 22 March 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 March 1804, Gibraltar. No. 147. Encloses a duplicate of his dispatch no. 146 [19 Mar.]. Encloses a letter from Preble “with the very pleasing and interesting account of the Capturing and distroying” of the Philadelphia in Tripoli: “the Gallant and brave manner in which it was accomplishd by Capn. Decature does him and others Employd on that hazardouse service much honour.” “I have got the...
8452To James Madison from John Gavino, 3 October 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 October 1802, Gibraltar. No. 99. Refers JM to his last dispatch, no. 98 [not found], enclosing dispatches from Simpson and O’Brien. Captain Campbell informed him on 25 Sept. that the New York “is coming out imediately” with gun carriages for the emperor of Morocco. “As this intelligence I deemd might be usefull to Consul Simpson in his Negociation with the Emperour I dispatchd him an advice...
8453To James Madison from John Gavino (Abstract), 21 April 1805 (Madison Papers)
21 April 1805 . No. 5. “I have the honour of transmittg. you annexd duplicates of my lasts No. 2, 3 & 4, but am not favourd with any of yours. “The Toulon fleet then mentiond to have past to the Westward were joind by One french ship the Line & six spanish ditto, wth. 2000 Horsemen, & some frigates from Cadiz, but their destination does not transpire, the spanish Ship St. Raphael of 80 Guns...
8454To James Madison from John Gavino, 2 December 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 December 1801, Gibraltar. No. 76. Has received no letters from JM and has written none since his no. 75 [31 Oct.] for want of a conveyance. Opening of communication with Spain allows this dispatch to go by Cádiz, where the blockade was lifted after the signing of the peace preliminaries. Announces the arrival of [Royal Navy admiral] Sir James Saumarez, who will remain with ten ships of the...
8455To James Madison from John Gavino, 10 March 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have not been honourd with any of your favours since my last Dispatch No. 39 under date 3d. Ulto. I then advised Messrs. Sir Francis Baring &Co. of London having Protested Tobias Lear Esqr of Algeirs Bill 11 Octr. last my order p£ 1500 Stg for Govern’t. service for non Acceptance. I have now the satisfaction to inform you that I yesterday had advice of its being paid when became due. The...
8456To James Madison from John Gavino, 16 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Gavino. 16 April 1806, Gibraltar. No. 25. “Still deprived the honor of any of your Commands since my last Dispatch No. 24 under date of 7th: Instant [not found] covering one from Consul Simpson of Tanger—to which please be referr’d. I now have the honor of transmitting you another inclosed from said Consul Simpson [not found]. “The Brig Hope of Newburry Port, Stephen Webber...
8457To James Madison from John Gavino, 13 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of Confirming my last No. 112 Covering a dispatch from Consul OBrien of Algier dated 23d. Novr. last. I now transmit you inclosed the last Six Months arrivals at this Port for the Year 1802. We have nothing new. As such I have the honor to be with respect—Sir Your most Obedt. & most he. st. The preceding is the full transcription of a document that was previously abstracted in...
8458To James Madison from John Gavino, 3 December 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 December 1802, Gibraltar. No. 104. Encloses a copy of his no. 103 [20 Nov. 1802] , since which he has not received any letters from JM. Understands that Sweden is to pay $150,000 for peace with Tripoli. “The J. Adams calld at Malaga & met Capt: Murray who orderd her here for to take up a supply of Provisions, is arrived & will proceed in 3 or 4 days for Malaga & Malta.” Commodore Morris left...
8459To James Madison from John Gavino, 18 May 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 May 1804, Gibraltar. No. 150. “By my last Communication No: 149 [10 May 1804] I had the honour of anexing Copy of one from Stephen Cathalan Junr: Esqr. Comercial agent at Marseilles in conformity to his request, but have not heard further from him on the Subject of the Tunis Warr. Capn: Dogget in the Brig Albion from Marseilles for Boston arrived the 15th: Int: in 12 days, who informed me...
8460To James Madison from John Gavino, 24 November 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Gavino. 24 November 1805, Gibraltar. No. 21. “Not having been honourd with any of your Commands since my last respects under 5: & 6th: Instant No. 19 and 20. [not found] from that time the Tryal of the Brig Indefatigable with wheat & Conceald Copper in sheets &c. from Bordeaux for Villa real not having proper Ships Papers came on, when Ship, freight, and Cargo was Condemnd, the...
8461To James Madison from John Gavino, 6 June 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 June 1804, Gibraltar. No. 152. “I had the honor of adressing you the 28. Ulto: No: 151 with Copy of a Paragraph from Consul Simpson of Tangiers Letter to me 27: ditto per Copy anexd. “This day in the course of Conversation with Hamet Bigia the Empr: of Morroccos Agent he told me had orders from his Master to Purchase some Cables & ca: for his Cruisers and that His Majesty intended sending...
8462To James Madison from John Gavino, 10 May 1802 (Madison Papers)
The 5th. Instant I made up my last dispatch No. 86 for this Conveyance of Capn. Baron who is detaind by Contrary Wind. I Yesterday receivd a letter from Consul Pulis of Malta dated 13th. Ulto. in Italian so that I herewith hand you its translation, and to which referr as well as to Copy of a Paragraph of a letter from Consul Simpson of Tanger dated 7th. Inst.. By the Constelation Capn. Murry...
8463To James Madison from John Gavino, 14 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
I confirm what had the honor of adressing you yesterday by the bearer, still here & only affords me time to accompany the dispatches herewith from Consul Simpson &ca. confirming matters being arranged with the Emperour received by our Sloop of War Syren. Comodor Prible still at Tanger. The John Adams & New York left it for this place, but not yet arrived. I have the honor to be with respect,...
8464To James Madison from John Gavino (Abstract), 1 May 1805 (Madison Papers)
1 May 1805, Gibraltar . No. 7. “I had the honor of last addressing you down to the 29th: Elapsed No: 6, when the Wind came about to the West,which suppose is the cause of Lord Nelsons fleet not having as yet appeard. “I beg leave to transmit you Copy of a Paragraph from Consul Simpson of Tangers letter to me under date 30th: April last regarding the Dey of Algiers———Vizt. “ ‘An attempt was...
8465To James Madison from John Gavino, 12 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
Deprived of the pleasure of hearing from you since I had the honor of adressing you pr No. 36 under date 22d. Ulto. advising the Constitution Capn: Campbell having proceeded said day for Algier, & presume would go with Colll. Lear to Tunis. I then enclosed you abstract of a letter from Colll. Lear of 23d: Novembr. when all was well, to which & the other Contents of my said Letter please be...
8466To James Madison from John Gavino, 5 May 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 May 1803, Gibraltar. No. 120. Has still received no letters from JM. Refers JM to his last, no. 119 of 29 Apr. , in which he wrote that Tripoli had declared war against the Netherlands and enclosed his account for the last year. “On the 3d: Instant arrived an Extraordinary Corrier to the Governor from Alicant in 5 days, informing him of the British Consul of Algier Mr. Falcon having got...
8467To James Madison from John Gavino, 27 December 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 December 1802, Gibraltar. No. 109. Refers to his no. 108 of 23 Dec. and encloses a “Copy of a Letter received from Consul Eaton of Tunis 9th: Ulto.,” copies of which he has forwarded to Captains Campbell and Murray. “A french Squadron of five large french Ships of War & a Brig whent past this day from the Westward Supposed to be from St: Domingo.” RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 59, CD ,...
8468To James Madison from John Gavino, 17 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
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....
8469To James Madison from John Gavino, 2 December 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have none of your regarded favours wherefore referr to my last dispatch No. 75, since when have not had the pleasure of adressing you want of Conveyance, but our Communication having been opend with Spain, this goes to Cadiz to be forwarded you from thence. Since the Priliminarys of Peace between France England &ca. the Blocade of Cadiz has been rose. Adml. Pool went for England, & Sir James...
8470To James Madison from John Gavino, 22 March 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have not been honourd with any of your favours, since my last dispatch No. 40 under date of 10: Inst:. I then informed you of Messrs: Baring of London having paid Coll. Lears drft to my order Pr £1500 Stg when became due. I also informd you that Adl: Duckworth was at anchor with 14 British Sail of the Line oposite the Dardenals, as the Turkish Govermt: had refused their passing up, as that...
8471To James Madison from John Gavino, 2 August 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have not been honord with any of your favours since my last No: 124, to which please be referrd. I have now to inform you that the Portuguese have sent a Person to Alicante to solicit from thence leave to go to Algeir for the purpose of treating about a Redemption of their Captives and terms of Peace: he has Presents and Cash with him to pave the way. Admiral Campbell who was Cruising off...
8472To James Madison from John Gavino, 29 August 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 August 1803, Gibraltar . No. 129. Refers JM to his last dispatch, no. 128 [13 Aug. 1803] , and its enclosures. Encloses a duplicate of a letter from Simpson [not found]. “I informed you of the Dey of Algeir having sent away … the British Consul Mr: Falcon, said Gentleman is still here, and he tells me orders have come to Lord Nelson to take him back to Algeirs, and should they refuse...
8473To James Madison from John Gavino, 31 October 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 October 1801, Gibraltar. No. 75. Reports that Spanish shore batteries fired on American merchant vessels on 19 and 27 Oct., killing one sailor. Has written formal reports to Commodore Dale, who witnessed second attack, and to Humphreys. Notes that Dale and the Philadelphia will sail on first good wind to convoy merchant vessels in the Mediterranean, leaving the Essex to guard Tripolitan...
8474To James Madison from John Gavino, 10 July 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Gavino. 10 July 1806, Gibraltar. No. 28. “By the Store Ship Stepleton who arrived the 7: Inst: from Baltimore with a Cargo of Provisions for the State Vessels, I received your few lines of 7. April last [not found] with sundry letters for Coll: Lear of Algier which will be forwarded, that for Lieut. Henly remains by me as has gone for the U. S. By said Conveyance I was honord with...
8475To James Madison from John Gavino, 29 December 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have not been honourd with any of your Commands since my last adresses No: 47 under 13th: Inst: of which you have herewith Copy. I then mentiond the Algereens carrying into Port the American Vessels, but on the 25t: Inst: I had the great satisfaction of receiving a Letter from Coll: Lear of the 16: Instant with the agreeable account of his having settled all Differences with the Dey P Copy...
8476To James Madison from John Gavino, 29 September 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have not been honourd with any of your Commands since my last No: 60 under date 13: Ultimo with the Chronicles publish here for your information of the Spanish affairs which still continues favourable to the Patriots. Finding a Vessel is going from Cadiz to New York, I inclose you several Dispatches, likewise annex you several extracts of our Consul W. Riggin Esqr: of Triests letters, sent...
8477To James Madison from John Gavino, 3 October 1802 (Madison Papers)
Without the honor of any of yours I request your kind refference to my last dispatch No. 98 accompanying one from Consul Simpson, & another from Consul OBrion. On the 25t. Ulto. Capn. Campbell informed me that the New York Capn. Barron is coming out imediately, & has the Gun Carriages for the Empr. &ca. which inteligence he got from the Nancy of Baltimore who he Visited in the Gutt, bound to...
8478To James Madison from John Gavino, 21 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 September 1801, Gibraltar. No. 72. Reports that contrary winds have delayed his previous dispatch. On 19 Sept. the George Washington and the Peace and Plenty arrived; they are now departing with merchant vessels. Spanish privateers “who pretend to Blocade this Port” fired at the Peace and Plenty off Tarifa. States that on 19 Sept. the vice-admiralty court at Gibraltar condemned the schooner...
8479To James Madison from John Gavino, 27 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 February 1803, Gibraltar. No. 115. Refers to his dispatch no. 114 of 17 Feb. mentioning that “the Moorish Vessel in question” had been ordered to get ready for sea. “She has in Consequence been fitted out, only expects the Capn: & Crew to put to sea, who were at Tetuan Collecting the Provisions, the Agent here tells me one of the Emprs: Captains comes for her, & not the Tripolin.” The Adams...
8480To James Madison from John Gavino (Abstract), 22 June 1805 (Madison Papers)
22 June 1805, Gibraltar . No. 10. “I have not been honourd with any of yours, since my last adresses No 9: under 9h—Int. On the 14th: Inst: proceeded to join the squadron Gun Boats No: 2, 8, & 9. “On the 16h. Inst: arrived the frigate John Adams Capn: Shaw, as did that & the following day Gun Boats No. 3, 5, 6 & 10—they all proceeded the 18. Curt: with the John adams for Malta & the squadron....
8481To James Madison from John Gavino, 28 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
I am now sorry to inform you that the faltering hopes given us the 22d: Inst: by Consul Simpson & Communicated to you in mine of 24th. No: 91 respecting our affairs with Morrocco are Vanishd. Said Gentleman arrived here the 25: Inst: fresh orders having reachd Tanger the 24th: Currt: for his quiting the Country immediately. He tells me the Empr: had mentioned in publick that his Cruisers were...
8482To James Madison from John Gavino, 25 October 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 October 1804 , “ South Gibraltar. ” No. 5. “I had this honor of adressing you the 13t: Inst: No. 4 [not found] to which referr. “I now hand you agreeable to Richd: oBrion Esqr: request Copy of his Letters to me down to 14t: Ulto: to wch: & the incloseds from him & Consul Baker please be referrd. Here we have nothing new, the Essex & 2 Moorish Cruisers were at Lisbon the 28t. Ulto. The 3d....
8483To James Madison from John Gavino, 6 August 1803 (Madison Papers)
Deprived the pleasure of being honourd with any of your favours, I beg leave to referr to and Confirm my last dispatch No. 125 under 2d. Instant. I have since received the inclosed from Consul Simpson which being what Occurrs, I have the honor to be with respect—Sir Your most obedt. & most he. Servt. The preceding is the full transcription of a document that was previously abstracted in The...
8484To James Madison from John Gavino, 11 January 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 January 1804, Gibraltar. No. 140. Last wrote on 4 Jan. 1804 . Encloses a list of arrivals at Gibraltar during the past six months [not found]. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Gibraltar, vol. 2). 1 p.; docketed by Wagner.
8485To James Madison from John Gavino, 28 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 June 1802, Gibraltar. No. 92. Informs JM that “the faltering hopes given us the 22d: Inst: by Consul Simpson & Communicated to you in mine of 24th. No: 91 [not found] respecting our affairs with Morrocco are Vanishd.” Simpson arrived at Gibraltar 25 June, “fresh orders having reachd Tanger the 24th: Currt: for his quiting the Country immediately. He tells me the Empr: had mentiond in...
8486To James Madison from John Gavino, 18 December 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 December 1801, Gibraltar. No. 77. Reports that “the Essex continues cruising in this Neighbourhood, and no movement made by the Tripolin Ship. The Commander is now again at Tetuan.” Encloses a copy of a circular letter received from Kirkpatrick on 15 Dec. with news of a Tripolitan cruiser fitting out at Smyrna. Notes that Admiral Saumarez and his fleet are still at Gibraltar and that the...
8487To James Madison from John Gavino, 4 January 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 January 1804, Gibraltar. No. 139. “I have not been honord with any of yours since my last under 29: Ulto: No: 138 [not found] ⅌ the Schooner Mary Capn: Sinclair.” Lieutenant Somers in the Nautilus arrived 2 Jan. 1804 from Syracuse with dispatches from Preble for Robert Smith. Was “Extreamly mortified” to learn from Preble of the loss of the Philadelphia and the imprisonment of its officers...
8488To James Madison from John Gavino, 9 August 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 August 1804, Gibraltar. No. 157. “I had the honor of adressing you the 7t: Inst: No: 156 , and yesterday arrived the British Ship of Warr Ajancourt of 74 Gunns & a Sloop of Warr with a Convoy for this Place & England by them I received a Packet for you which I had only time to deliver Capn: Lee of the Brig Joseph of Boston as was geting under way, but the Wind coming about is returnd & will...
8489To James Madison from John Gavino, 3 August 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 August 1801, Gibraltar. No. 69. Since his last dispatch, refusal of governor of Gibraltar [Charles O’Hara] to allow Tripolitan admiral [Murad Rais] provisions has led admiral to threaten Ragusan ships in port with immediate war if they do not take his crews to Tripoli. Admiral has also applied to governor at Tetuán [Alcayde Abde-Rhaman Hashash] for provisions, which the governor promised to...
8490To James Madison from John Gavino, 17 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 March 1803, Gibraltar. No. 117. “I referr to my last No. 116 [8 Mar. 1803] 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...
8491To James Madison from John Gavino, 18 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of referring to my last No. 134, & Congratulate you on the Settlement with Morrocco, as to doubt Comodor Prible & Collonel Lear informs you. I herewith transmit you Copy of a Letter from Consul OBrien of Algier dated 14th. Ulto. to which referr. I have the honor to be with respect, Sir Your most obedt. & most hl. Sert. The preceding is the full transcription of a document that...
8492To James Madison from John Gavino, 5 May 1803 (Madison Papers)
Still deprived the honor of any of your favrs. I beg leave to referr to my last Despatch No. 119 under 29th. Ulto. by which you will have seen Tripoly had Declared Warr against the Dutch. It also accompanied last years Amount of Publick Expenditure being $174:77 which with $99:91 for the Year 1801 made $274:68 for which I then passd a Bill on you a twenty days Sight my order, and doubt not...
8493To James Madison from John Gavino, 8 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 July 1802, Gibraltar. No. 94. Encloses copy of a letter from O’Brien, dated 23 June, confirming that the brig Franklin was captured by a Tripolitan vessel and that there were four others out; they had since been seen off the coast of Spain. Encloses also the terms of the settlement between Algiers and Spain and another letter from O’Brien dated 13 June. Dey of Algiers has returned the...
8494To James Madison from John Gavino, 23 February 1808 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to Confirm the preceeding Copy of my last Respects No: 54, since when have not been honourd with any of yours. A few Days ago a french Squadron of five Sail the Line who got out of Rochford enterd the Mediterrenean, since when an English one under Sir Richd. Strawhan, past this in pursute of them with Seven Sail the Line. I have the honr to be with respect Sir Your most obedt &...
8495To James Madison from John Gavino, 31 October 1801 (Madison Papers)
My last Dispatch was No. 74 to which please be referrd. I have now to inform you that on the 19h: Inst. the American Ship Ann Commanded by Andw: Woodbury from Altea for Altona was working round the Rock & obliged to go close to the Spanish Battery or Fort Tonara to the Eastward of this Place (with her Collours flying) between 11 & 12 oClock in the Morning, when said Fort fired a Shott at her...
8496To James Madison from John Gavino, 3 December 1802 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed is Copy of my last No. 103 since when are not honord with any of yours. I understand the Swedes are to pay $150,000 for their Peace with Tripoly. The J. Adams calld at Malaga & met Capt. Murray who orderd her here, for to take up a supply of Provisions, is arrived & will proceed in 3 or 4 days for Malaga & Malta. Comr. Morris left Leghorn the 4t. Ulto. for the latter Place. We...
8497To James Madison from John Gavino, 15 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
Deprived the honor of any of your favours since my last Respects No. 32 under date 4t. ulto., since when we have arrived from England Sir Hugh Dalrymple as Commander in Chief, & in consequence of a Petition from the Merchants he has alowed for the present, the Tobacco from America lodged in the Bay to be Landed under bond to be Exported in same Casks, to evade the Danger of the Winter Season....
8498To James Madison from John Gavino, 20 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 June 1802, Gibraltar. No. 90. Encloses copies of letters from Simpson of 17 and 18 June. The emperor of Morocco “not only renews his Demands for Pasports for to send wheat to Tripoly, but wants to take out the Tripolin Ship blocaded here under his Flag, for particulars of which referr to Comodor Morris & Consul Simpsons Dispatches which the former Gentn will forward.” Morris will go to...
8499To James Madison from John Gavino, 13 August 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have not received the honor of any of your favours since my last dispatches No: 125 & 126, to which & its inclosed from Consul Simpson please be referrd; herewith duplicate of the one from said Gentn: The Emperour of Morroccos ship of 30 Guns & 150 Men is at Sea and one of 20 almost ready. On the 9th: Inst: put in here by Contary Winds two of his Row Boats, bound from Tetuan to Tanger to...
8500To James Madison from John Gavino, 30 January 1802 (Madison Papers)
My last dispatch was No. 81 to which refer being since then, with out any of yours. I have now to hand you anexd Extract of a Letter received Yesterday from Consul Simpson of Tanger regarding the Commander of the Tripolin Ship laid up here, who went to see the Emperour of Morrocco, which I have Comunicated to Capn. Bainbridge of the Essex now at Anchor in Algesiras Bay, also to all our...