28 June 1805

Mountford, Timothy, fl. 1804-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Tobias Lear re: assassination and expulsion of Jews from Algiers (pogrom)

An almost hour-by-hour description of the assassination of Napatili Busnach, Jewish Algerian government officer, and the expulsion and massacre of Jews in Algiers by the government. Mountford sends a report of activities in the city. "This morning about 8 O'clock, Napatili Busnach, in the sheet, was shot thro' the Belly, by a Turk Soldier, & died in two hours after. He never spoke after [inserted: he] was shot, altho' he walked to his own house. About 3 P.M. he was buried. The deed of a single Soldier threw everything into confusion -- the City appears to be ready for insurrection,…

GLC02794.063

1785-1867 (bulk:1785-1809

Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816

Header Record

Title: Tobias Lear papers [Decimalized .001- .178]

The collection ranges from 1785-1867, with the bulk being 1785-ca. 1796 (items as Washington's personal secretary with some surveying and business correspondence), and 1800-1809 (the majority is correspondence from Lear's service as United States Consul to Algiers).

GLC02794

1809

Davis, George Barber, fl. 1803-1811

Manuscript document

Title: Extracts from Davis' journal of activities as American Consul in Tripoli

Detailed account of finances and meetings with the heads of state of Tripoli, Morocco, Algiers and Malta. Also mentions a kidnapping by the Tripolitan Bashaw's boat crew, who had "landed on the coast of Sicily and carried off two young children . . . . I represented to [the Bashaw] not only the cruelty but also the bad policy of suffering the outrages which his cruizers had committed . . . that such conduct would awaken hostile feelings towards him on the part of every Christian power." Same incident mentioned in GLC 2794.153. Journal entries spanning 20 June to 1 August 1809.

GLC02794.147

1809

Davis, George Barber, fl. 1803-1811

Manuscript document

Title: Extracts from Davis' journal of activities as American Consul in Tripoli

Mentions letter from Ahmet Bashaw Caramanli, received on 12 October 1809. 27 October: "The American Janissary was beaten at the Marine by the Bashaw's Kasnadan." Davis vows to file a formal complaint despite the Bashaw's attempt to prevent such action. The Bashaw eventually agrees to apologize in formal meeting at his Castle on 14 November 1809, which Davis describes in an entry from 18 November: "[the] flag of the United States was hoisted and Saluted from the Castle." GLC 2794.154 also refers to this incident. 18 November entry also mentions: "[n]egociated Mr [Tobias] Lear's bill…

GLC02794.148

1809-1810

Davis, George Barber, fl. 1803-1811

Manuscript document

Title: Extracts from Davis' journal of activities as American Consul in Tripoli

Detailed account of import/export transactions. In notes from 1 to 6 February 1810, Davis gives an account of the Bey of Tripoli's mission "with 1500 cavalry and a small train of artillery to enforce obedience from some of the adjacent arabs and collect the tribute." Davis omits most names from his account. Third leaf not conjugate. Journal entries spanning 26 November 1809 to 21 February 1810.

GLC02794.149

1810

Davis, George Barber, fl. 1803-1811

Manuscript document

Title: Extracts from Davis' journal of activities as American Consul in Tripoli

Same entries as GLC 2794.159, but written in different format. Contains shipping records, as well as the arbitrated resolution of a "difference of opinion between the English Consuls and [Davis] as to the amount of freight, of the Vessel which was employed on account of the United States, to transport the family of Hamet Caramanli to Syracuse." Account of Davis taking leave of Tripoli due to "imperious circumstances," and the establishment of John Payne in his place. Journal entries spanning 17 February to 19 March 1810.

GLC02794.158

1810

Davis, George Barber, fl. 1803-1811

Manuscript document

Title: Extracts from Davis' journal of activities as American Consul in Tripoli

Same entries as GLC 2794.158, written in different format. For extract see GLC 2794.158. Journal entries spanning 17 February to 19 March 1810.

GLC02794.159

30 March 1795

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Document signed

Title: [Appointment of David Humphreys Commissioner Plenipotentiary for Algiers treaty]

President George Washington's Commission of Humphreys to negotiate a treaty of amity and commerce with Tripoli. Countersigned by Sec. of State Edmund Randolph. Features paper seal, image visible on verso. Docket on verso reads "To the Most Illustrious the Bashaw, Lords and Governors, of the City and Kingdom of Tripoli."

GLC03196

30 November 1804

Eaton, William, 1764-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hamet Karamanli

Eaton, United States Naval Agent to the Barbary States, informs Hamet Karamanli, deposed Bashaw of Tripoli, that the United States officially supports Eaton's previous promise of assistance to reinstate Hamet to the throne. Declares that "America is at peace with all the world except your brother Joseph," who had deposed Hamet.

GLC03367

January 21,1805 - December 30, 1805

Russell, John, 1764-1831

Newspaper

Title: Boston gazette. [Vol. 17, no. 42 (Jan. 21, 1805) - v. 19, no. 35 (Dec. 30 1805)]

In addition to regular news items like reports from the American states, the Massachusetts legislature, the Congress of the United States, and foreign intelligence, the newspaper features articles on the nomination and re-election of Governor Caleb Strong, the trial of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Chase, the valedictory address of Aaron Burr who was not re-nominated for vice president, peace with Tripoli, the annual message of President Jefferson, and the death of Lord Nelson. Ninety three issues are bound in all. The following issues are missing: 14 March, 6 June, 13 June, 11 July, 26…

GLC03379

31 August 1815

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Eustis re: treaty of Ghent, Napoleonic wars, and threat of Barbery

Discusses the Treaty of Ghent, Napoleonic Wars, threat of Barbary pirates, and the new Netherlands consititution. Re: the Napoleonic Wars, Adams writes: "France is a conquest, and as a conquest will be treated."

GLC03626

04 May 1796

Adams, Thomas B., 1772-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Pitcairn re: treaties before Congress, including one with Algiers

Written as American Vice-Consul to France.

GLC03575

February 1804 - April 1804

Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: Diary kept at Algiers re: lodging, business, etc.

Diary kept from February to April.

GLC03767.01

16 August 1800

Marshall, John, 1755-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rufus King

Written by Marshall as Secretary of State to King as American Minister to Britain. Acknowledges that all letters inclusive to No. 74 have arrived. Says if it is proper, King should send friendly dispositions of the American government after an assassination attempt on King George III. President Adams wishes William Eaton's commission to be executed with the Bey of Tunis, even though it means purchasing the pact with jewels. Says he will keep King informed on situation with the Barbary powers, and has told other ministers to send information to him. Hopes to have instructions on how to deal…

GLC04535

13 August 1805

Thornton, William, 1759-1828

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Document acknowledging William Eaton]

Written in a flowerly, religious tone by William Thornton, the architect who designed the U.S. Capitol building who was running the U.S. Patent Office in 1805. Given to William Eaton, former American commander of naval vessels sent to the Barbary states in 1804 and 1805. Presented to Eaton after his adventures with Prince Sidi Hamet, the Sultan of Tripoli who was disposed by his younger brother Yusuf Karamanli in 1804. Eaton had proposed to help Hamet regain power, but after a series of sensational battles a diplomatic payment was made to preserve the peace and Hamet retired to Syracuse on…

GLC06304.01

20 August 1815

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Rush

Written by Madison as President to Rush as Attorney General. Asks advice on various problems the government needs to handle. Wants to know if it is proper to give naval protection against the "Carthaginian Corsairs" -- probably the Barbary powers. Madison thinks it is proper, but wants to make sure. Louisiana Governor William Charles Cole Claiborne wants to know if it is proper to use naval and military forces against Spanish provinces. Asks Rush for precedents and suggests talking to Secretary of State Monroe about his letter to the Spanish diplomat Louis de Onís. Also asks for suggestions…

GLC07110

1793-1796 ca.

Burnham, John, 1758-1837

Header Record

Title: Algiers archive relating to the capture of John Burnham [Decimalized .01- .9]

Includes 19-page narrative of capture details, 2 letters to Edmund Randolph pleading for help, etc. Burnham was captain of the ship "Hope." Collection includes lists of goods and monies owed to various parties in the Mediteranean and also suggestions of how to best bring about peace with the Ottoman Empire (i.e. get France's help.) Also included is a folder of 9 letters grouped under the title "Papers relating to the Pension of Captain Burnham, an Algerine Prisoner."

GLC07937

1805

Guerrazzi, John, fl. 1805

Print

Title: The attack made on Tripoli on the 3d. August 1804...

GLC07730

1810-1812

Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816

Header Record

Title: Lear family archive of 6 items during service as US Consul in Algiers [Decimalized .01- .06]

GLC07827

1808

Broadside

Title: 5000 American Seamen detained on board British vessels!

Alerts citizens to British impressment, American prisoners in France, "Algerine Piracy and Barbarity," and the relocation of American families to Canada, and blames it all on the Embargo Act of 1807. Urges "a hearty vote for the ANTI-EMBARGO and FEDERAL REPUBLICAN TICKET" in the election of 1808.

GLC07703

December 21, 1793

Swan, James, 1754-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Says he wouldn't normally bother Knox, but needs to update him on the situation because of the "cruel war" in Europe. Sends the latest news on 13 sailors captured by the "Algereen pirates." Swan expresses anger that the pirates are allowed to harass American shipping with tacit English approval. Goes on to say that "England by that treaty [of peace with Portugal] will prevent france geting [sic] supplies from america, she punishes us for adhering to the Treaty [from 1778], and for reorganizing their Republic." Believes three things can punish England and get the pirates to back off American…

GLC02437.06002

12 August 1791

Lillie, John, 1755-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by Knox's former aide-de-camp Lillie. Written on the ship "Eliza" bound for Savannah, Georgia. Says he previously wrote Knox a letter before he left Gibraltar in which he gave a sketch of the character of the Emperor of Morocco. The day after he left Gibraltar he saw two letters in the possession of James Simpson, the consul for the Empress of Prussia, from two European consuls residing in Tangiers. The letters reported that the Emperor's brother has amassed a body of nearly 100,000 troops near Fez with the intention of attacking the northern ports of Morocco to dethrone the…

GLC02437.05116

14 July 1810

Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: My Dear and Beloved Son

To Benjamin Lincoln Lear

GLC07827.01

23 October 1811

Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: My Dear and Beloved Son

To Benjamin Lincoln Lear Small tear where seal was opened

GLC07827.02

5 June 1812

Lear, Benjamin Linclon, fl. 1812

Autograph letter signed

Title: My Dear Uncle

To Samuel Storer Esqiure

GLC07827.03