to George Davis re: transfer of power between Bassas in Tripoli
1808/10/07
Barker, William, fl. 1808
"It is difficult to see how [the ex-Bashaw] should situate himself at any greater distance from Tripoli, unitl he hath the means of removal, Malta is more convenient than Syracuse for communication with Tripoli, and he hath removed thither for that...
GLC02794.118