To James Madison from William Jarvis, 11 November 1807

11th: Novr. 1807

This day has arrived Admiral Sinamens Squadron in 42 days from Corfu consisting of 9 sail of the line & two frigates. They were bound to Russia but they put in here in consequence of [] Winds & tempestuous weather. Two of the Men of War are in distress. The [r]eport of the Spaniard having declared [w]ar seems to be losing ground & that [of] the confinement of the Prince more [ge]nerally beleived. Two or three have de[cl]ared to me that they had seen the [proclam]ation

DNA: RG 59--CD--Consular Despatches, Lisbon.

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