James Madison Papers

John Gavino to James Madison, 10 May 1802

From John Gavino, 10 May 1802

No. 87

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


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