§ From John Martin Baker. 27 June 1806, Palma, Majorca. “I had this Honor, on the 12th. and, on the 18th: May last contents of which I beg leave to confirm.”

“I now take the liberty sir, to communicate for your information, that per packet of this day, official accounts under date 12th June, instant, have come to hand to this Captain General with the advice, that at Tunis, and its environs there exists a contageous distemper. On these Islands, Thank Divine Providence good health is enjoyed.”