John Gavino to James Madison, 8 March 1803
From John Gavino, 8 March 1803
Gibraltar 8th. March 1803
Sir
My last which I had the honour of adressing you was No. 115 under 27th. Ulto. Consul Wyk arrived at Tanger was Saluted with 11 Guns. The King of Sweden has made him a Nobleman of the order of Wasaw, and the Swedish Adl. has orders to go to Tangier to Enstal him.
The Expected for the ship here from Tetuan not yet arrived.
I inclose you Copy of a Letter received Yesterday from Consul OBrion agreeable to his desire dated 2d. february and down to 21st. ditto. I have the honor to be with respect, Sir Your most obedt. & most he. Servt.
John Gavino
The Dutch admiral DeWinter that was in the Mediterranean past this a few days ago with two Sail of the Line on his way for Amsterdam.
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.