James Madison Papers

John Gavino to James Madison, 8 March 1803

From John Gavino, 8 March 1803

No. 116

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.


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