§ From Francois de Navoni. 24 September 1806, Cagliari. Navoni’s last, dated 6 July 1806, was sent by an American captain loading salt for Baltimore. Two Americans recently loaded salt, one for Baltimore, the other for Portsmouth; the bearer of the present letter, who loaded for Philadelphia, has been asked to deliver it to JM so that he may be advised of the care Navoni takes to favor the United States. Navoni has written to the owners and masters of ships in Baltimore, Portsmouth, and Philadelphia, stating to them the quality of Cagliari’s salt, its fair price and quick service, and proposing that they ship sugar, coffee, pepper, and other items, which would certainly pay for the salt. Navoni never ceases to favor the United States, in order to deserve a commission as agent, for which Commodore Morris gave him a brevet. In previous letters, Navoni asked that the [American] government print an article in the gazettes stating that Cagliari, capital of the kingdom of Sardinia, has good salines; that the salt is of the best quality; that the price is reasonable (about one solid piaster of Spain for a salme, which is twelve to thirteen quintal weight of France), with no other charge for loading it; that every captain who loads salt enjoys the right of provisions and other prerogatives; and that Navoni is disposed to see that all American ships are loaded as quickly as possible. The rumor of peace between France and Russia was spread at Cagliari, and affirmed by the French commissary, but the latest reports confirm the continuation of the war. People at Cagliari were led to believe that England was also about to make peace, but in the end it was only gossip. Lately learned of the great massacre by the Calabrians and the English who entered Naples.1 Will have to wait to see if such news is confirmed. Cagliari enjoys perfect tranquillity, although commerce languishes on account of the war and the English cruisers that interrupt rights of navigation. There has been a rich harvest of wheat, barley, and hay, and Cagliari merchants desire only to ship it. The king of Sardinia offers the most advantageous terms, and has spoken to Navoni several times about establishing a salt trade with the United States. Mademoiselle Porcile has asked Navoni to request that JM require the Tunisian regency to provide an indemnity for everything they took from her when she was enslaved. Navoni would be obliged ifJM would present Navoni’s respects to the president. If Navoni deserves an answer, it may be sent to consul Appleton at Leghorn, his intimate friend. He also continues his correspondence with all the consuls in the Mediterranean. Any command from JM will be immediately carried out.