Lot 06353

 Folio 35x23cm, pp.4. In Constantinople the moderate Turkish officials seem to win the political game inside the Ottoman Porte. The European ambassadors are satisfied. The 16th of July peace was signed in Erzerum with Persia, via British mediation. But Greeks can feel temporarily relaxed. The Sultan wants to eliminate Jannisaries and this army is still very powerful. A complete disorder exists in the Ottoman capital. The Greek fleet around Cerigo, lacking of large ships could not stop the Ottoman to pass in the Ionian sea. There the Kapoudan Pasha had asked Omer Vrioni to meet him. Omer never met him as he was afraid that Kapoudan could executed him, by secret order of the Sultan. Youssouf Pasha is heading towards Vrahori. After this, he hopes to attack Messolonghi. Four commercial English ships were confiscated by the Ottomans. The British Royal Navy requested and obtained satisfaction for the mistreatment of their crews, with the Turks providing indemnifications. Detailed descriptions. LORD BYRON reached Kefalonia with money and supplies for the Greek revolution. The supplies and funds will be in the island until the Greek government find a safe way to send them to Morea. Byron’s arrival creates huge expectations and enthusiasm. Worming (not affecting Greek news).