the only likely way of doing something decisive at sea, without which all efforts on shore must prove fruitless. I have already written to you on the subject, offering to contribute a thousand pounds towards an equipment, such as I explained to you when at Tripolitza, on condition that I may have the command of the same. If the Committee have not the means to furnish the remaining sum, I think it might be had in this way, either by a loan, or by a particular loan for that purpose, to be repaid out of a sum set apart from any prizes taken. At all events, I shall be in England in about five months, when I shall see you on the subject, and use my utmost endeavours to execute this project. 'Tis almost the only way of saving Greece.

I HAVE received your two letters, and request you will lose no time in the establishment of the printing press, which will have the power of exposing and censuring the misconduct of every one.

In one word, every thing which you shall do for the benefit of Greece will have my fullest approbation. Do not ask my opinion upon any thing. I am not able to give you advice. You are much better acquainted with what is necessary than I am. fore, delay to do every thing that you shall think desirable for Greece, or likely to advance her liberty.

Do not, there

I request that you will communicate to me any news you may have from Missolonghi, for I am now ready to depart for Salona.

I am, &c.

ODYSSEUS TRITZO.

No. 23.

TRANSLATED FROM THE GREEK.

From the Philo-Muse Society at Athens to the Honourable the English Colonel Stanhope.

On the assembling of the members of the Philo-Muse Society your letter was read to them, and they received it with a becoming feeling of gratitude.

Your foresight and zeal for our improvement has not only breathed confidence, and irradiated hope into the body of this regenerated academy, but has given rise to a high feeling of respect, corresponding with the degree of anxiety which you show of co-operating, when and where possible, for the reanimation and for the fructifying of this body.

And for such reason, according to your request, we point out to your attention the articles of which we stand in need, which are, a set of apparatus for experimental natural philosophy and astronomy, whatever may be necessary in natural history, or may be applicable to the Lancasterian system of tuition, on which the Institution was founded previous to the concurrence of the Athenians, and was withdrawn from the system when it was placed under the guidance of the Philo-Muse Society, viz. the best treatises on the various sciences, periodical and political works, in all languages, and whatever has been published on Grecian affairs since the beginning of the war.

The above for the present: ulteriorly the Philo-Muse Society will write you as to whatever it may deem advantageous for the improvement of the Lyceums and other establishments, of which it may contemplate the creation.

I remain, Sir,

With due deference,

THE SECRETARY TO THE PHILO-MUSE SOCIETY.

No. 24.

From Mavrocordato to Colonel Stanhope.

Monsieur et très cher ami,

vrier.

Missolonghi, le 8–19 Mars, 1824.

J'ai reçu avec le plus grand plaisir votre lettre du 24 Fe

Si le mauvais tems n'avait pas empêché le retour de M. Finlay, vous auriez sçu déjà que nous sommes décidés à venir à la rencontre du Général Ulysse jusqu'à Chrysso, ou à Salona même. Vous connaissez mieux que personne les difficultés qu'il y avait à surmonter pour arriver à cette décision; mais vous êtes également persuadé que Milord et moi ne laisserons jamais manquer une occasion qui donne quelque chose d'avantageux à espérer pour les affaires de la patrie.

Les Souliotes sont partis après mille et mille difficultés. Nous ferons tout ce que nous pouvons pour Lépante.

Nos députés sont arrivés à Londres le 13-25 Fevrier; ils espérent réussir dans leur mission.

J'ai l'honneur d'être, avec la plus haute considération,

Monsieur le Colonel,

Votre très humble et très obéissant serviteur,

A. MAVROCORDATO.

(TRANSLATION.)

Missolonghi, 8-19th March, 1824.

Sir, and very dear friend,

I HAVE received, with the greatest pleasure, your letter of the 24th February.

If the bad weather had not prevented Mr. Finlay's return, you would already have known that we have decided on coming to meet General Ulysses as far as Chrysso, or even as Salona. You know, better than any body, the difficulties which were to be overcome in order to arrive at this decision; but you are equally persuaded that his Lordship and myself will never let slip an opportunity which holds out the hope of any thing advantageous for the affairs of my country.

The Suliots have departed, after a thousand difficulties. We shall do all that we can for Lepanto.

Our deputies arrived in London the 13-25th of February; they hope to succeed in their mission.

I have the honour to be, with the highest consideration,

PRINCE MAVROCORDATO and myself will go to Salona to

meet Ulysses, and you may be very sure proposition for the advantage of Greece.

that P. M. will accept any

Parry is to answer for him

self on his own articles; if I were to interfere with him it would only stop the whole progress of his exertion, and he is really doing all that can be done without more aid from the government.

What can be spared will be sent; but I refer you to Captain Humphries's report, and to Count Gamba's letter for details upon all subjects.

In the hope of seeing you soon, and deferring much that will be to be said till then,

Believe me, ever and truly,
Yours,

N. B.

P.S. Your two letters (to me) are sent to Mr. Barff, as you desire. Pray remember me particularly to Trelawny, whom I shall be very much pleased to see again.

Sir,

No. 26.

From Messrs. Hodges and Gill to Colonel Stanhope.

Missolonghi, 4th March, 1824.

PREVIOUS to your departure you did me the honour to request I would write to you what occurred here, and also to endeavour to carry into effect your admirable plan of the new paper (The Greek Telegraph).

As soon as I had left you, I wrote out the prospectus for the lithographic press, and Mr. Gill made every preparation to carry your wishes into effect: but, alas! on making the application to Mr. Parry for paper for that purpose, (having none of our own,) he informed us he could do no such thing, and that the paper he had was not sufficient to enable him to carry on the current service. We lost no time in endeavouring to procure some fit for the purpose, and lament to say without success: in a word, I am sorry to add that every obstacle has been thrown in the way, which, anxious as we were, has been quite sufficient to place it out of our power to effect your wishes. On the evening after your departure we had a severe shock of an earthquake, but no serious damage was sustained. It was settled, I believe, when you were here that an attempt should be made to get the Suliots out of the town; and Lord Byron, I understand, advanced their arrears, and they promised to go on the Monday following, but did not do so; therefore, from the time you left, till Tuesday, nothing very material may be said to have occurred.

On Tuesday morning I was directed to hold myself in readiness to depart with the mechanics for Zante; and, about five P.M. Mr. Fowke and self departed with them, and received directions to proceed from thence to Cefalonia.

We reached Zante on Wednesday morning, and left that place for Cefalonia on Friday, where we arrived the same evening; and, at length, returned here on Tuesday, the 2d instant.

Nothing material occurred during our absence, every thing went on briskly, and the principal part of the Suliots left town. Mr. Gill informs me that the press, which he had ready for work at my departure, he was necessitated to remove, for, as soon as I had left, Mr. Parry caused Mr. Gill to leave the Seraglio, and take up his resi