John Gavino to James Madison, 4 January 1803
From John Gavino, 4 January 1803
No. 110
Gibraltar 4th. January 1803
Sir
I beg leave to referr to my last dispatch No. 109 ⅌ this Conveyance of the Constellation frigate, who put back by Contrary Wind and is still detaind here.
I now have the honor of inclosing a Packet from Consul Eaton of Tunis, and anexing Copy of a Letter from Consul OBrion of Algeir to our Comercial Agent Mr. Cathalan of Marseilles, which being what Occurrs. I have the honor to be with respect, Sir Your most obedt. & most he. Servt.
John Gavino
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