Translation of the Letter:

Rimini, September 7, 1826

Corfu – Mr. Spiridion Demarchino

I do not fail to reply to your esteemed letters sent in triplicate—one dated the 19th and the other the 22nd ultimo—along with the net proceeds from my Captain Nicola Cintonini, confirming that everything is in order. The same applies to the £62.20.00 for the cordage/ropes I dispatched, which is also fully correct. I would have loaded the aforementioned vessel once again, but I hesitated due to the rumors concerning the Algerians [Barbary pirates], who are said to be in the Gulf. We received this news by way of Ancona, and consequently, the entire maritime community is in a state of great anxiety.

Among them, I am the most distressed, as I have still received no news regarding my Captain Nicola Lambi. According to his last message, he informed me of his departure for Trieste, having loaded the legally required cargo of lemons; however, I want to hope, by the grace of Almighty God, that nothing bad has happened. Captain Cintonini arrived in Ancona on Sunday.

Here, grain prices are holding at 36 pacoli, and Indian corn [maize] was purchased in recent days at 16 pacoli for Trieste. I beg you not to fail to keep me updated on the market movements of your local square. I remain entirely at your command, and with this, I send my greetings to all your family and friends of the house.

White biscuit [ship biscuit/tack] is at 16 pacoli.

Giuseppe Sabolini

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