ALS, 1799 July 14 : Tripoli in Barbary, to William Eaton, U.S. Consul, Tunis.

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ALS, 1799 July 14 : Tripoli in Barbary, to William Eaton, U.S. Consul, Tunis.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/14964122

Mentions several items he wishes sent to Tripoli, and several items he is shipping to Tunis, apparently to be sold at personal gain. "We must either trade or build houses ... my pay will not maintain me tho I am by no means extravagant."

1 1/2 p. ; 24 x 20 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6856283

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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