Letterbook, 1804-1805.

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Letterbook, 1804-1805.

This letterbook, describing the picaresque adventures of Hull and Eaton during the Tripolitan War, outlines Eaton's trip to Egypt to find Caramalli who had fled there from Tripoli. The letterbook ends with Hamet Caramalli's arrival in Alexandria, prior to Eaton's aborted attempt to march on Tripoli and restore Caramalli to rule.

1 folder (1 item, 40 p.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6957582

Gadsden Public Library

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Eaton, William, 1764-1811

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Diplomat, adventurer, and U.S. Army officer, of Massachusetts. From the description of Autograph letter signed from William Eaton to Commodore Preble, 1807 June 25. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 123410762 Richard Dale was a naval officer. From the guide to the Richard Dale papers, 1780-1845, 1780-1845, (American Philosophical Society) American General. From the description of Autograph letter signed. (Unknown). World...

Caramalli, Hamet.

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Hull, Isaac, 1773-1843

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