Frankfurt, 9 February, According to an extract from the newspaper le Spectateur Orient of Smyrna dated 22 and 29 December 1821 were there rumours in Constantinople dealing with the departure of the Turkish fleet. The fleet was strengthened with 2-3 deckers and some other warships and would transport 10.000-12.000 men landing troops and be commanded by Cara Aly with as destination Morea.
