51To James Madison from John Gavino, 18 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 June 1803, Gibraltar . No. 123. Confirms his last dispatch of 10 June [not found] and acknowledges JM’s circular of 9 Apr. Believes the laws that accompanied the latter will “put a stop to the shamefull proceedings of late of some of the Masters of our Trading Vessels who has gone for the U. S. without paying their anchorage due the British Goverment.” Encloses a copy of a letter received...
52To James Madison from John Gavino, 15 July 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 July 1803, Gibraltar . No. 124. Confirms his last dispatch, no. 123 [18 June 1803], enclosing a letter from Simpson. “I now transmit you another from said Gentleman, who applied to me for some Rice for the Emperour. None being for sale in the Place, I sent him two Tierces of what was in store for Supplying the Squadron.” Has no further accounts of Commodore Morris or the detained ship. The...
53To James Madison from John Gavino, 2 August 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 August 1803, Gibraltar . No. 125. Has not heard from JM since his last letter, no. 124 [15 July 1803] . Informs JM 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 Cape...
54To James Madison from John Gavino, 6 August 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 August 1803, Gibraltar . No. 126. Has not received any letters from JM since his last dispatch, no. 125, of 2 Aug. Encloses a letter from Simpson which covers the latest events. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Gibraltar, vol. 2). 1 p.; docketed by Wagner as received 13 Oct. Enclosure not found, but it was most likely a copy of Simpson to JM, 28 July 1803 . A full transcription of this document has...
55To James Madison from John Gavino, 13 August 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 August 1803, Gibraltar . No. 127. Has received no letters from JM since he sent his last dispatches, nos. 125 and 126. Encloses a duplicate of a letter from Simpson already sent. “The Emperour of Morroccos ship of 30 Guns & 150 Men is at Sea and one of 20 almost ready.” On 9 Aug. two of the emperor’s “Row Boats” put into Gibraltar “by Contary Winds.” They are “bound from Tetuan to Tanger to...
56To 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...
57To James Madison from John Gavino, 1 September 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 September 1803, Gibraltar . No. 130. Encloses his dispatch no. 129 and a copy of a letter from Captain Bainbridge to Consul Simpson, which Gavino forwarded to Simpson “imediately by a Boat Charterd for the purpose.” Adds in a postscript: “I have a Letter dated yesterday from Consul Simpson of Tanger when he was still in the Dark regarding the orders of the Empr: Cruisers.” RC and enclosure (...
58To James Madison from John Gavino, 9 September 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 September 1803, Gibraltar . No. 131. Enclosed in his no. 130 was a copy of Bainbridge to Simpson, reporting the capture of the Moroccan ship Mirboka (22 guns) and the retaking of the American brig Celia , Captain Dervin. “I sent Mr: Simpson Capn: Baimbridges Letter by an Express Boat who reachd him 18 hours before any other account got there.” Has learned that Simpson was confined one night...
59To James Madison from John Gavino, 26 September 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 September 1803, Gibraltar . No. 132. Confirms his last letter, no. 131, dated 9 Sept. Since then Commodores Morris and Preble have arrived, and Colonel Lear with the latter. Leaves said gentlemen to inform JM and the navy secretary “of every Occurrence.” Encloses a copy of a letter from Anthony Terry, U.S. vice-consul at Cádiz, dated 23 Sept., “which is truely displeasing.” Hopes Captain...
60To James Madison from John Gavino, 14 October 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 October 1803, Gibraltar . No. 134. “I confirm what [I] had the honor of adressing you yesterday [not found] 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...
61To James Madison from John Gavino, 18 October 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 October 1803, Gibraltar . No. 135. Refers to his last letter, no. 134 [14 Oct. 1803], and congratulates JM “on the Settlement with Morrocco,” of which Preble and Lear have no doubt informed him. Transmits a copy of a letter from O’Brien dated 14 Sept. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Gibraltar, vol. 2); enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Algiers, vol. 6). RC 1 p.; docketed by Wagner. For enclosure, see n....
62To James Madison from John Gavino, 15 November 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 November 1803, Gibraltar. No. 136. Refers to his last letter, no. 135, which enclosed a copy of a 14 Sept. 1803 letter from O’Brien. Lear left for Algiers on 13 Nov. in the Constitution , accompanied by the Nautilus . The Argus sailed the same day for Leghorn with two ships under convoy. On 14 Nov. the Enterprize , Capt. [Stephen] Decatur, sailed for Syracuse “with the Victualler ship...
63To James Madison from John Gavino, 22 November 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 November 1803, Gibraltar. No. 137. Sends his no. 136 [15 Nov.] by this vessel also. There has been no political news since then. “You will have been informed by the Honourable Secretary of the Navy the disagreeable Occurrence which took place here between Comodor Prible & some British Commanders of Ships of Warr respecting Seamen.” The British officers have written to their government. “I...
64To 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...
65To 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.
66To James Madison from John Gavino, 15 January 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 January 1804, Gibraltar. No. 141. Refers JM to his last letters of 4 and 11 Jan. Received the enclosed from Cathcart at Leghorn by post. Has heard from Malta that Bainbridge and his officers “are treated with Humanity by the Tripolins.” “On the 12th. Inst: was brought into this Port for Examination by the English frigate Phebe, J. R. Capel Esqr: Commander, the ship American Hero, Andrew...
67To James Madison from John Gavino, 26 January 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 January 1804, Gibraltar. No. 142. Last wrote on 15 Jan. “I now anex you Copy of a Letter from the Danish Consul at Tripoly Mr: Nissen dated 2d: November last; Also a Dispatch received Yesterday from Consul Simpson of Tangeir. “Only 8 Sail of the expected dispersed Convoy from England have as yet arrived. “Our Brig Argus Lieut: Hull Saild a few days ago to Cruise has been at Tanger & suppose...
68To James Madison from John Gavino, 2 February 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 February 1804, Gibraltar. No. 143. Since his last of 26 Jan. has received the duplicate of JM’s 2 Nov. 1803 dispatch with its postscript of 4 Nov. Has not received the original or seen the Citizen . Has written Simpson regarding the gun carriages and enclosed a copy of JM’s dispatch. “I will be guided by his answer thereon should they arrive, and if he does not require them will then follow...
69To James Madison from John Gavino, 10 February 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 February 1804, Gibraltar. No. 144. Has not heard from JM since his last of 2 Feb. “I this day received a Letter from Wm. H. Thone [Thom] Commander of the Schor. Citizen with the Gun Carriages dated L’Orient 6th: Ulto. wherein he tells me was not permitted to Sail untill the departure of the French Squadron, which he supposed would be the first fair wind.” A Danish brig arrived “This day”;...
70To James Madison from John Gavino, 23 February 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 February 1804, Gibraltar. No. 145. Last wrote on 10 Feb. reporting his receipt of a letter from Captain Thom and the news “of a Tripolin Cruiser being at Sea, which Occasiond the Argus Capn: Hull to go to Examine Cape d’Gatt & Cape Pallas.” Now informs JM of the arrival of the Citizen with gun carriages on 21 Feb. Thom delivered the original of JM’s letter of 2 Nov. 1803 . Directed the...
71To James Madison from John Gavino, 19 March 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 March 1804, Gibraltar. No. 146. “No Vessel here bound to the U. S. & our Post just going out, I send this Via Cadiz, as no doubt the Account of the Distroying of the Philada. at Tripoly by Lieut. DeCature will be agreeable as ⅌ anexd Copy of a Paragraph from Consul Pulis Letter to me 25: Ulto. and Mr. Higgins of said date. I am afraid to loose the Post as such Conclude.” RC , two copies,...
72To 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...
73To James Madison from John Gavino, 24 April 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 April 1804, Gibraltar. No. 148. “I had this honour of adressing you last under No: 147 with Copy of Comodor Pribles agreeable account of the distroying of the Philadelphia, since when have not heard from said Gentleman, indeed we have had no conveyance from that quarter [for] want of Easterly Wind which is just sett in. “I received a few lines from Mr: Brent of your Department dated 21st:...
74To James Madison from John Gavino, 10 May 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 May 1804, Gibraltar. No. 149. “Without the honor of any of your favours since my last No. 148 [24 Apr. 1804] I have only time to forward you Via Cadiz the annexd Copy of a Letter just received from our Comercial Agent Stepn: Cathalan Junr: Esqr. at Marseilles with the Disagreeable News of Tunis having declared Warr against the U. S. “None of our State Vessels in this Neighbourhood.” Adds in...
75To 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...
76To James Madison from John Gavino, 28 May 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 May 1804, Gibraltar. No. 151. “Not Being favourd with any of yours, I beg leave to referr to my last which I had the honor of adressing you No. 150 under 18: Instant, nor have I heard further regarding the Tunis business. “I now beg leave to anex Copy of a paragraph of a Letter to me from Consul Simpson of Tanger yesterdays date, which I received this day.” RC and enclosure, two copies (...
77To 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...
78To James Madison from John Gavino, 7 July 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 July 1804, Gibraltar. No. 153. “I had this honour of adressing you ⅌ Duplicate under 6th. Ulto. No: 152. and have not since been favourd with any of yours. “Two days ago arrived a British Privateer from the Coast of Italy and reported that three large Tunishan Xabeques had made a landing close by Leghorn about the end of May last, & carried off a Number of People into Slavery. “Two...
79To James Madison from John Gavino, 25 July 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 July 1804, Gibraltar. No. 154. “The last I had the honour of adressing you was No: 153 under date 7th: Inst. advising two Portuguese 74 Gun ships having gone to Cruise in the Mediteranean and Coverd the last six Months list of arrivals. “On the 23d: Inst. arrived the U. S. Ship John Adams, Capn: Chauncy from Hampton Roads, he yesterday Compleated his water & will go this day for Malta...
80To James Madison from John Gavino, 3 August 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 August 1804, Gibraltar. No. 155. “I have not been honord with any of yours since mine No: 154 when advised the English having settled their differences with Algeir, nor have I heard any thing of Comodor Barrons Squadron. The John Adams proceeded the 25t: Ulto. for Malta, I have no late Accounts from Comodor Prible. “I herewith anex you Copy of an abstract of a Letter just received from...
81To James Madison from John Gavino, 7 August 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 August 1804, Gibraltar. No. 156. “Since I had the honour of adressing you under 3d: Inst: I have not been favourd with any of your Commands. “I Yesterday received a Letter from Coll. Lear of algeir wherein he inclosed me abstracts from Commodor Pribles Letter to him 19t: June, & Mr: Davies—Charge of the Consulate at Tunis 22d: June. I herewith inclose Copy of said abstracts for your...
82To 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...
83To James Madison from John Gavino, 21 August 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 August 1804, Gibraltar. No. 158. “I have not been honord with any of yours since I had the pleasure of adressing you the 9t: Inst: No: 157 . “On the Evening of the 12t: Instant arrived Commodor Barron and his Squadron, when I gave him all the Occurrencys of the times, they imediately Waterd and took in such Provisions & ca: as they stood in need of & could store. On the 15t: the Commodor in...
84To James Madison from John Gavino, 28 September 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 September 1804 , “ South at Gibraltar. ” No. 2. “I had the honour of addressing you the 20th: Instant [not found] advising the Contageous & Inflamatory fiver, that had Spread Amongst the Inhabitants, my Retiring to the South and leaving my office encharged with Mr: Humphrys, who I am sorry to say, was taken off in a few hours by the Fiver, I have also been attacked, but thank God, got rid...
85To James Madison from John Gavino, 7 October 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 October 1804 , “ South at Gibraltar .” No. 3. “I had the honour of addressing you the 28th. Ulto. when arrised the Contageous Fiver that had taken place on this Rock, which Still continues, Violently; I am now entirely free of the fiver, & in a State of convalicent.” Forwards letters from O’Brien and Simpson. “You have annexed a paragraph from our Navy Agent, Willm. Higgens Esqr. of Malta,...
86To 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....
87To James Madison from John Gavino, 11 November 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 November 1804, Gibraltar. No. 7. “On the 2d: Inst: No. 6 I had the honor of adressing you [not found] since when have none of your regarded favours. “On the 8t. Inst: arrived the U. S. Brig Syren Capn: Stuart from Malta in 28 days to relieve the Essex who is to join the Squadron as Comodor Barron tells me, but gives no news, nor does Conl. Lear who writes me from Syracuse referring to Capn:...
88To James Madison from John Gavino, 15 December 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 December 1804, Gibraltar. “Deprived the honor of any of yours, I beg leave to anex Copy of my last Respts: under 11t. Ulto. since when have not heard from Malta or our Squadron, the Syren was at Cadiz 2 days ago. “We are free of the fever in Town among the Inhabitants but there still Exists a small remain in Camp among the Troops, the Port not yet open but Communication aloud under...
89To James Madison from John Gavino, 8 January 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 January 1805, Gibraltar. “I am deprived the honor of any of your Commands since my last Respects of 15t. Ulto. The John Adams having calld here in her way home with Comodor Prible on board will be the bearer of this. “Our Port still shutt was to have been opend last Monday as had no new Cases of the fever, for some days, but two taking place the end of last Week they deferrd it. “The Brig...
90To James Madison from John Gavino, 13 January 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 January 1805, Gibraltar. “I had the honor of adressing you last the 8t: Instant ⅌ Comodor Prible who proceeded for the U. S. in the John Adams on the 9t: Ditto. Said day a Squadron with Rusian Collours past this from the Westward, were three Sail the Line, to all appearance, a Corvet & Store Ship. I then mentiond the Brig Dispatch of Boston being detaind here, now nearly a Month without the...
91To James Madison from John Gavino (Abstract), 12 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
12 March 1805 , Gibraltar . “Still without the honour of your favours I beg leave to confirm my last dispatch under 13: Ulto. continued to 30th: ditto, by which you will have seen the detention of the Brig dispatch of Boston Capn: Brown bound for Leghorn from said Port with a Cargo of different articles, and the manner in which they were conducting the business. I also informed you of the...
92To James Madison from John Gavino (Abstract), 25 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
25 March 1805, Gibraltar . No. 1. “On the 12th: Inst: I had the honor of adressing you accompanying Copy of one received from Mr: Mountford, our Charge at Algiers, to which referr, and goes by this Conveyance being detaind for want of a fair wind. “Last Night arrived a British frigate from Malta by whom have Letters to the 9h: Instant, she brought the one herewith for you. “I am sorry to find...
93To James Madison from John Gavino (Abstract), 6 April 1805 (Madison Papers)
6 April 1805, Gibraltar . No. 2. “I have not had the honor of hearing from you since my last rispects No. 1 under 25. of last Month nor has any thing new Occurrd so that the present serves to accompany the Inclosed dispatch [not found] received from Malta. “Captain Stewart in the Syren is now here, & will proceed for Tangier first fair Wind.” RC , two copies ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Gibraltar, vol....
94To James Madison from John Gavino (Abstract), 9 April 1805 (Madison Papers)
9 April 1805, Gibraltar . No. 3. “On the 6th. Instant I had the honor of adressing you No. 2, & Continue without the pleasure of hearing from you, I then inclosed a Dispatch from Malta. “I have now to inform you that an Algereen frigate & Xabeque have been off Cadiz (the former is the Sisne wch. they Captured from the Portuguese) it is sayd that they have Captured some small Vessels, and sent...
95To James Madison from John Gavino (Abstract), 10 April 1805 (Madison Papers)
10 April 1805, Gibraltar . No. 4. “I wrote you Yesterday by this Conveyance, & as she is now puting to Sea, & having got the particulars of the Toulon fleet therein mentiond, I have the honor of transmiting you same, & have reason to believe them to be Correct.” Adds at bottom of page: “Forces of the Toulon fleet that past this yesterday to the westward— 4 Ships of 84 Guns 7 do 74 6 do 44 2...
96To 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...
97To James Madison from John Gavino (Abstract), 26 April 1805 (Madison Papers)
26 April 1805, Gibraltar . No. 6. “I have not been honord with any of your Commands, since my last dispatch under 21st: advising the Junction of the Toulon & Cadiz fleets, since when have no further Accounts of them, or News from the East. “By mine No. 3 under 9th: Inst: you will have seen an Algereen frigate & Xabeque had got to the West, and believe have since gone to the East, however 2...
98To 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...
99To James Madison from John Gavino (Abstract), 15 May 1805 (Madison Papers)
15 May 1805, Gibraltar . No. 8. “I had this honor of adressing you down to 29th: Ulto. ⅌ No: 6, & No: 7 under 1st: Inst: since then Lord Nelsons fleet of 11 Sail the Line, one frigate & some Smaller Vessels reach this Bay, but only taried a few hours, when proceeded to the Westward. “I have now before me the honor of your favour 11th: March last [not found] acceding to my request for leave of...
100To James Madison from John Gavino (Abstract), 9 June 1805 (Madison Papers)
9 June 1805, Gibraltar . No. 9. “I had the honour of adressing You the 15: Ulto. (No. 8) when advised the arrival of the Expedition from England Consisting of 6000 Troops under the Command of Sir Jas. Craig, they are still in this Bay waiting orders. I then inclosed one from Consul Simpson of Tanger. Since then I recieved your few lines of 27th: December last [not found] with the Copys of...