Papers, 1768-1830.

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Papers, 1768-1830.

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Correspondence and memoranda relating to Magra's military career and personal life, diplomatic relations with Tunis, piracy in the Mediterranean, food supplies for the British forces in that region, Portuguese affairs, and archeological explorations in the vicinity of Carthage. Correspondents include Sir George Cranfield Berkeley, Lord George Henry Lennox and his daughters, and Alexander Macaulay.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6992184

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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