Frankfurt. 14 September. According to tidings from Cephalonia and Paris lost
the Captain Pasha at Missolunghi 4 ships and he returned to Suda.
Paris, 14 September. According to tidings from Corfu dated 16 August passed 64 armed Greek ships with a number of small vessels probably fire ships Zante going towards the Gulf of Missolunghi. Tidings from Hydra reported a Greek fleet of 27 well armed ships, 15 fire ships and 2 transports with victuals, ammunition and war stores going towards Missolunghi to attack the Turkish. The ships were commanded by Miaulis with Sachtury as his deputy. All the inhabitants of Zante even the poorest bought glasses to watch the movements of both fleets. The Turkish fleet passed the strait 6 August with 34 ships including a hulk flying the admirals’ flag sailing towards the south with all sails hoisted. A Greek squadron of 13 ships approached until a distance of a half gunshot without any Turkish action. A Greek brig fired with all guns at a Turkish frigate without any response. Of this Turkish fleet 26 ships remained in he Gulf protected by the guns of the fortress of Morea. Miaulis anchored with his whole fleet off Missolunghi.
Paris, 15 September. According to letters from Tunis a Greek privateer was stationed of the coasts of the Barbary States visiting all ships she met. The government of Tunis fitted out small vessels to chase for her, until apparently without success.
Vienna, 8 September. According to the newspaper the Oesterreichische Beobachter left the Captain
pasha the Gulf of Lepante when the Greek fleet of 60 vessels appeared.
Paris, 14 September. According to tidings from Corfu dated 16 August passed 64 armed Greek ships with a number of small vessels probably fire ships Zante going towards the Gulf of Missolunghi. Tidings from Hydra reported a Greek fleet of 27 well armed ships, 15 fire ships and 2 transports with victuals, ammunition and war stores going towards Missolunghi to attack the Turkish. The ships were commanded by Miaulis with Sachtury as his deputy. All the inhabitants of Zante even the poorest bought glasses to watch the movements of both fleets. The Turkish fleet passed the strait 6 August with 34 ships including a hulk flying the admirals’ flag sailing towards the south with all sails hoisted. A Greek squadron of 13 ships approached until a distance of a half gunshot without any Turkish action. A Greek brig fired with all guns at a Turkish frigate without any response. Of this Turkish fleet 26 ships remained in he Gulf protected by the guns of the fortress of Morea. Miaulis anchored with his whole fleet off Missolunghi.
Paris, 15 September. According to letters from Tunis a Greek privateer was stationed of the coasts of the Barbary States visiting all ships she met. The government of Tunis fitted out small vessels to chase for her, until apparently without success.
Vienna, 8 September. According to the newspaper the Oesterreichische Beobachter left the Captain
pasha the Gulf of Lepante when the Greek fleet of 60 vessels appeared.
