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The request which led to the apology by the Bey of Corinth (February 11th 1811). [PSC]

"The Marquis of Sligo has informed me that previous to his departure from England you wished to forward through his means a letter to me which you stated to be of some consequence. "

Byron to Hodgson 1809-07-16: "To-morrow we start to ride post near 400 miles as far as Gibraltar, where we embark for Melita and Byzantium."
ChMatthews to Byron facetiously 1809-06-30 I.e. Byzantium and Constantinople are the same place.

"What you wd be most interested to hear wd be the progress of your Miss-Sell-Any ..." and other literary news.

Hobhouse's London mailing address

Byron to Francis Hodgson, August 6th 1809: "Cadiz, sweet Cadiz! — it is the first spot in the creation. * * * The beauty of its streets and mansions is only excelled by the loveliness of its inhabitants."

Roman Emperor from 14 AD to 37 AD

Byron to Catherine Gordon Byron, August 11th 1809: "My next stage is Cagliari in Sardinia where I shall be presented to his {S} Majesty, I have a most superb uniform {as a court dress,} indispensable in travelling. –"

Mentioned by Byron in 1811-02-26 to StCanning

Mentioned by Byron to Hobhouse in 1811-02-01