.M., 29th May. Upon the foremast we lost one man--Jani
Patinioti.

I have the honour to be, &c.,

F. A. HASTINGS.

XII.

_Karteria_, Spetzas, June 7th, N.S., 1827.

MY LORD,

I had the honour of sending you a report of my proceedings since I left
you, and hoped to have found you here on my return from Poros, that I
might receive your further orders. I returned last night, having been
subjected to more delay and vexation than can be imagined or expressed,
respecting the prizes taken at Volo. I could only procure one mast at
Poros, sold me by Tombasi--others there were both at Hydra and Poros,
but the proprietors would not part with them; I have therefore been
obliged to purchase one here, considerably too large and expensive, but
there is no remedy. I hope to be ready for sea in three days, but fear I
shall have some embarrassment about money matters. The purchase of
masts, of salt provisions, sails, &c., besides the pay due to crew, puts
me to considerable straits, particularly as I had lent all the ready
money I possessed to Kalergy to redeem his brother; however, I shall do
my utmost to get to sea, and I am anxious to know how, when, and where,
I can have the honour of rejoining your lordship. A fireship that
departs to-day will deliver you this letter, and your lordship may
perhaps think it worth while to send a vessel here with orders for my
further guidance. May I beg of you also to add a private signal by which
I may know all Greek vessels at a tolerable distance by day--also a
night private signal?

The British squadron is assembled at Smyrna, awaiting the admiral. The
camp at Phalerum is broken up, and General Church is returned to Egina.
The puppet of Government is occupied voting for the nomination of
ministers, if possible more incapable than themselves; they talk of
going to Napoli--Griva and Fotomana propose this. The former as usual
seized upon an American ship; and Dr. Howe, charged with the
distribution of the cargo, applied to Captain Patterson of the
_Constitution_, who is now at Napoli guarding it. I am sorry to add that
Mr. Lee received a letter from England announcing that the _Enterprise_
having sailed, her boilers burst opposite Plymouth, and she was towed
into that port by a brig-of-war.

I have the honour to be, &c.,

F. A. HASTINGS.

XIII.