John Gavino to James Madison, 10 May 1802
From John Gavino, 10 May 1802
Gibraltar 10th. May 1802
Sir
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 who Sails tomorrow for Tunis I will Ship the Case of Arms sent by Mr. King from London for Consul Eaton. I have the honor to be—Sir Your most obedt. & most he. Servt.
John Gavino
The preceding is the full transcription of a document that was previously abstracted in The Papers of James Madison, Secretary of State series. The original abstract contains additional annotation and source information.