Livorno, 12 March. At Hydra was a conspiracy discovered which caused much indignation. The wife of the Grecian Geniusto, serving with the Turkish fleet was the main suspect. She intended together with other partners to burn the ships in the harbour of Hydra, to disable the guns of the coast batteries and while the Turkish fleet was entering, to capture the island. Accidentally the complot was discovered thanks to the captain Saculoyith, which knew of her plans and was to deliver a letter to her husband, asking him to come as soon as possible with the fleet, so she could begin with her preparations. The captain however handed the letter over the government of Hydra and all traitors were taken prisoner. The Turkish fleet passed Hydra, just stopping temporarily but when nothing passed she continued her voyage.
Another news item used a letter from Venice dated 15 March telling that according to tidings the Turkish fleet was surprised by the Greeks off Patras and completely defeated. Thirty Turkish ships were captured, 2 frigates burnt and some other vessels destroyed by gunfire. The Greeks should have lost 15 ships in the battle. These tidings couldn’t not be confirmed if they were true. The Turkish fleet which lately departed the Dardanelles should have embark 10.000 soldiers at Patras.
Another news item used a letter from Venice dated 15 March telling that according to tidings the Turkish fleet was surprised by the Greeks off Patras and completely defeated. Thirty Turkish ships were captured, 2 frigates burnt and some other vessels destroyed by gunfire. The Greeks should have lost 15 ships in the battle. These tidings couldn’t not be confirmed if they were true. The Turkish fleet which lately departed the Dardanelles should have embark 10.000 soldiers at Patras.
