Frankfurt, 27 April. According to the newspaper of
Florence dated 20 April were rumours that two vessels which arrived at Ancona
14 April coming from Corfu reported the capture by the Greek fleet commanded by
Miaulis of the fortress Vassiladi and providing Missolunghi with fresh
victuals.
Lisbon, 12 April. While everyone was waiting for the
departure of the Dom Joao VI towards Brazil with on board the commission to congratulate
the emperor, were suddenly all preparations stopped. The reason was unknown
although men believed due to new tidings coming from London. From Plymouth came
with the frigate Maria a large amount of sailors for the British squadron,
which squadron was prepared for action.
