Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-09-27
Upon the reoues, of General Grenier,


Upon the request of General Greuier, ]
have caused 10 be collected Capua ambul
a,or' tNiSlan ct carriage Si,h provisions for
3 "a 10 Geo men, and oil munitions of every
kiud which arc intended for the use of the
French OF Soapolitan armies according to
circumstances. have also provided a line
of teiegraphs "a render the correspondence
more active, and To- accelerate the move
ments Of the corps Of observation, in case it
should be necessary to cause 1t to move
Whilst returning thanks to your Majesty
for the precious testimony oil confidence &C,
corded to me in tbs disposition which puts
under my orders the corps of observation OF
General Grcnier for the defence Of the king
dem, i cannot avoid anticipating and cX
pressing the embarrassment in which may
find myself III case the corps Of ubser, alton
and the Neapotan army commanded by NJ.
The Marshal Pcrignon, should ultimately be
destined TO act IN concert. In that case, 7
should most certainly not hesitate to make
count Grenicr subordinate to he Marshall !;
oat 1t IS NY desire that, in order 10 avoid al!
occasion OF discontent and misunderstanding
your n,jes;y would dispense me from the
necessity OF deciding by making known your
intentions before hand upon this point.
lnyour attentive anticipation of our wants
your majesty has given orders that two ba, :
ralions OF artillery should be attached to the
corps OF observation IL is much to be wish
oil, that this measure may be promptly reai-
Ised, and in my letter to M the Duke Of
Eeltre, have not omitted To- press the exc
Cution of
Your majesty, whist so far from us, will
certainly permi this direct correspondence
With your Minister of War for the good and
cTleTity OF the service
n,rrt Il. .l.,
lertsis alsn, the detachments upon the coast
IN firing upon the enemy, and the companies
IN depot at the Polygon If Capua.
Tree Enghsl. flags, Of truce have bro't
us from Sicily Certain Neapolitans which l
you'd not avoid receiving for reasons Which
would be tedious to relate to your majesty,
1t seems that the order to repulsc fron all
coasts all flags of truce with cannon shot,
does not apply to the port of Naples, for !
bund hem admitted there on my arrival
have written concerning it to the king, but
80 many events may retard NV letter and his
answer, that apply 10 your majesty to pre-
scribe The course which ] ough; hereafter to
pursue. Your majesty will excuse me for
presenting these tiresome details, OF account
OF the desire which | have TO 10 nothing
contrary to your system and wishes.
The information | have received respect
20 $50 SN'SiHS' "NiS piNpoa SStOhS Esi
slish are making at Messina. leave me NO
fpom to doubt that we shall be seriously
Iasnaced by them. Robberies are also null
Nplymg with the season favorable to them,
Snd disquiet us, although the banditti have
not yet shewn themselves IN any great num-
pers. i have just given orders to my Mn
fter OF Police to devise the most energetic
pleasures for depressing them
Upon the whole which / have had the
honor OF stating, your Majesty will judge
Chat my situation Is not tranquil; if there be
any thing which can moderate its disquie-
tade, 1t is the hope which / attach to the ap
preaching successes OF your arms, and to
she impression which will be felt from them
IN every part of Europe this, sire, is one
nt those grounds OF confidence which time
has never failed TO confirm
am with respect, sire, your very humble,
ebsdient and affectionate sister
(Signed)
CAROLINE.