1807/02/27

Bassa, Hamuda, fl. 1803-1807

Manuscript document

Title: to Thomas Jefferson re: U.S.-Tunis treaty [with translation]

Written in a clerk's hand, includes translation copy of the letter. "Thanks to [Lear's] reasonable & highly approved manner, few Conferences have served to remove the misunderstandings that mutually existed between us, and consolidate the good friendship and good intelligence, that I am, as well as you, ambitious to culcate and maintain undisturbed between the two Nations."

GLC02794.113

1807/02/27

Bassa, Hamuda, fl. 1803-1807

Manuscript document

Title: to Thomas Jefferson re: desire for peace between two nations [in Italian]

Written in a clerk's hand with clerical signature. Mentions Tobias Lear's efforts to maintain peace between U.S. and Tunis, as well as the Bashaw's peaceful intentions. Docketed on verso.

GLC02794.114

1807/06/23

Bernardo de Hacerda, Jose, fl. 1806-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Tobias Lear re: payment of loan [in French]

Includes a note in English (possibly Lear's hand): "Sent--to the writer of this letter 15 Sequins -- 23 June 1807." Docketed on verso.

GLC02794.115

1808/03/21

Bernardo de Hacerda, Jose, fl. 1806-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Tobias Lear re: loan to relieve the "sad situation" of enslaved Portuguese.

Docketed on verso. Written in French.

GLC02794.116

1808/05/23

Freire de Andrade, Paulo, fl. 1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Tobias Lear re: asking for loan.

Docketed on address leaf. Written in French.

GLC02794.117

1808/10/07

Barker, William, fl. 1808

Manuscript document

Title: to George Davis re: transfer of power between Bassas in Tripoli

"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 object and to avoid domestic afflictions . . . ." Barker attempts to obtain a pension for the ex-Bashaw. Scribal copy bound together with GLC 2794.118, .120-.124, .128-.133, .135-.145 and .147-.151. (Letter #1 in bound volume.)

GLC02794.118

1808/11/05

Caramanli, Ahmet, fl. 1808-1809

Manuscript document

Title: to George Davis re: Sidi Ahmet's pension [in Italian]

Scribal copy bound together with GLC 2794.118, .120-.124, .128-.133, .135-.145 and .147-.151. (Letter #3 in bound volume.)

GLC02794.120

1808/12/05

Davis, George Barber, fl. 1803-1811

Manuscript document

Title: to Ahmet Bashaw Caramanli re: stipulations of Caramanli's loss of power

Davis writes: "The mutability of Your Excellency's opinions has, in a great measure, destroyed in the mind of your brother those favorable feelings towards you which, with an infinite deal of troubles, I had succeeded in exciting." He then goes on to detail the conditions of Caramanli's required departure to " the Levant or to the Continent of America [. . . .] If Your Excellency shall at length decide upon the positive acceptance of these offers I will request Mr. Higgens, our Navy Agent at Malta, to supply you with the monthly allowance lately discontinued." Scribal copy bound together…

GLC02794.121

1808/12/05

Davis, George Barber, fl. 1803-1811

Manuscript document

Title: to William Higgens re: instructions to pay Sidi Ahmet's monthly pension

Davis encloses an "unsealed letter to the ex-Bashaw" (GLC02794.122), and instructs the U.S. Naval Agent at Malta to pay the ex-Bashaw a monthly pension of $200/month "[i]n case Sidi Ahment shall accept the terms proposed to him in my letter . . . ." Scribal copy bound together with GLC 2794.118, .120-.124, .128-.133, .135-.145 and .147-.151. (Letter #5 in bound volume.)

GLC02794.122

1808/12/05

Davis, George Barber, fl. 1803-1811

Manuscript document

Title: to W. W. Barker re: Sidi Ahmet Caramanli's removal from office

Davis explains to Barker that Caramanli's "inconsistency" has jeopardized all the work Davis has done on the ex-Bashaw's behalf. He also writes of his persisting hope "of procuring the means of liquidating Sidi Ahmet's debts, in case their amount is not exorbitant," and asks Barker for specific information regarding the debts. Scribal copy bound together with GLC 2794.118, .120-.124, .128-.133, .135-.145 and .147-.151. (Letter #6 in bound volume.)

GLC02794.123

1809/01/15

Davis, George Barber, fl. 1803-1811

Manuscript document

Title: to William Higgens re: naming Sidi Ahmet Caramanli as Bey of Derna

"The ex-Bashaw has made frequent applications to the Government of the United States, as well as to it's [sic] agents, to obtain for him the sovereignty of the province of Derna." Davis explains that this possibility is more likely than previously conceived, and that "the advantages resulting from such an arrangement are obvious; the people of the province are attached to him, his personal safety and that of his family would be as much secured as tho' he were in the United states, and the revenue of the country . . . would be confirmed to his heirs forever." Scribal copy bound together with…

GLC02794.124

1809/01/15

Davis, George Barber, fl. 1803-1811

Manuscript document

Title: to Ahmet Bashaw Caramanli re: sovereignty as ruler of Derna

Davis informs Caramanli that through his work, in cooperation with the efforts of Caramanli's nephew, the Bey of Tripoli, "I feel no doubt but that the sovereignty of Derna with it's [sic] revenues may be obtained for you, and confirmed to your heirs forever." Scribal copy bound together with GLC 2794.118, .120-.124, .128-.133, .135-.145 and .147-.151. (Letter #8 in bound volume.)

GLC02794.125

1809/01/10

Caramanli, Ahmet, fl. 1808-1809

Manuscript document

Title: to George Davis re: permanent residence in Morocco and paying debts

Caramanli writes that he can neither settle in "America, being so far removed, my family having so many objections on account both of religion, manners and language" nor in Levant, which is "prey to civil wars and contentions. In consequence I esteem it now more to my advantage . . . to make Morocco my place of permanent residence." Caramanli had previously refused to settle in Morocco. The ex-Bashaw also acknowledges the receipt of $200 from William Higgens. Scribal copy bound together with GLC 2794.118, .120-.124, .128-.133, .135-.145 and .147-.151. (Letter #9 in bound volume.)

GLC02794.126

1809/01/26

Davis, George Barber, fl. 1803-1811

Manuscript document

Title: to Ahmet Bashaw Caramanli re: prospects for the Bashaw's future

"His Excellency the Bashaw [of Tripoli] is perfectly satisfied with your election of Morocco for your future residence." Davis also addresses Caramanli's desire to reign in Derna: "the present Bey of Derna was unwell and would actually leave the province in the course of forty days, and that as the country could not be left without a government it was necessary that some person should be sent within two months." Davis is introducing an American legation to discuss this option with the ex-Bashaw. Scribal copy bound together with GLC 2794.118, .120-.124, .128-.133, .135-.145 and .147-.151…

GLC02794.127

1809/01/26

Davis, George Barber, fl. 1803-1811

Manuscript document

Title: to William Higgens re: Sidi Ahmet Caramanli's debts, possible reign in Derna

Davis reports recieving an abstract from "His Excellency Sidi Ahmet . . . of his debts amounting to $1,110." He informs Higgens of Sidi Ahmet's possible assumption of the reign in Derna, and says: "[i]n that event his creditors may be satisfied within a reasonable time, say six months." Scribal copy bound together with GLC 2794.118, .120-.124, .128-.133, .135-.145 and .147-.151. (Letter #11 in bound volume.)

GLC02794.128

1809/02/01

Davis, George Barber, fl. 1803-1811

Manuscript document

Title: to John Payne re: instructions for meeting with Sidi Ahmet Caramanli

John Payne was a Secretary in the U.S. Consulate in Tripoli. Davis sent Payne to meet with Sidi Ahmet regarding the ex-Bashaw of Tripoli's possible placement as the Bey of Derna, for which meeting Davis provides the present instructions. Scribal copy bound together with GLC 2794.118, .120-.124, .128-.133, .135-.145 and .147-.151. (Letter #12 in bound volume.)

GLC02794.129

1809/02/19

Caramanli, Ahmet, fl. 1808-1809

Manuscript document

Title: to George Davis re: satisfaction with opportunity in Derna [?] [in Italian]

Scribal copy bound together with GLC 2794.118, .120-.124, .128-.133, .135-.145 and .147-.151. (Letter #13 in bound volume.)

GLC02794.130

1809/02/19

Payne, John, fl. 1727-1732

Manuscript document

Title: Agreement between Payne and Sidi Ahmet Caramanli [?] [in Italian]

Clerical signatures of both Ahmet Caramanli and John Payne. Ahmet Caramanli agrees to establish himself as ruler of Derna. Scribal copy bound together with GLC 2794.118, .120-.124, .128-.133, .135-.145 and .147-.151. (Letter #14 in bound volume.)

GLC02794.131

1809/02/22

Payne, John, fl. 1727-1732

Manuscript document

Title: to George Davis re: report from meeting with Sidi Ahmet Caramanli

Payne reports that Sidi Ahmet "professed and appeared to feel much satisfaction at the offer made by his brother of the sovereignty of Derna, but requested a guarantee of his safety . . . I demanded to know unequivocally whether he accepted the proposition made him, and His Excellency replying without hesitation in the affirmative, I delivered him the letter with which I was charged by the Bashaw." After describing the negotiations over details of the offer, Payne concludes: "[i]n all my conversations with Sidi Ahmet I have endeavoured to impress upon His Excellency that the Government of…

GLC02794.132

1809/03/03

Davis, George Barber, fl. 1803-1811

Manuscript document

Title: to Ahmet Bashaw Caramanli re: debts and requests for additional supplies

Davis writes that Sidi Ahmet's brother is willing to pay Ahmet's debts even though he "expressed some surprise at the present extent of your debts expecially as you had so recently stated them at only about one fifth of their existing amount." Davis also reports that Jusuf Bashaw Caramanli will send "cloathing [sic], servants and arms" to Sidi Ahmet. Scribal copy bound together with GLC 2794.118, .120-.124, .128-.133, .135-.145 and .147-.151. (Letter #16 in bound volume.)

GLC02794.133

1809/03/04

Davis, George Barber, fl. 1803-1811

Manuscript document

Title: to John Payne re: regretting Sidi Ahmet's failure to send son to Tripoli, debts

Davis writes that Sidi Ahmet sending his son to Tripoli "would have been a measure highly gratifying to the Bashaw and I am persuaded no less conducive to [Sidi Ahmet's] own interests." Discusses difficulty in arranging payment of Sidi Ahmet's $6,000 debt. Emphasizes the need for Sidi Ahmet to expeditiously embark for Derna. Scribal copy bound together with GLC 2794.118, .120-.124, .128-.133, .135-.145 and .147-.151. (Letter #17 in bound volume.)

GLC02794.134

1809/03/19

Davis, George Barber, fl. 1803-1811

Manuscript document

Title: to Ahmet Bashaw Caramanli re: preparation for Ahmet's departure to Derna

Davis introduces Hadge Hamet Massen, who is preparing Sidi Ahmet's trip to Derna, and bringing "the arms, cloathing [sic] &ca which your Excellency desired." Scribal copy bound together with GLC 2794.118, .120-.124, .128-.133, .135-.145 and .147-.151. (Letter #18 in bound volume.)

GLC02794.135

1809/03/19

Davis, George Barber, fl. 1803-1811

Manuscript document

Title: to John Payne re: Sidi Ahmet's departure for Derna

"[I]t has been conjectured that the unwillingness manifested by the female part of Sidi Ahmet's family to the proposed visit of their Son [to Jusuf Bashaw Caramanli in Tripoli] still prevails." Davis calls on Payne to help expedite Sidi Ahmet's departure from Malta. Scribal copy bound together with GLC 2794.118, .120-.124, .128-.133, .135-.145 and .147-.151. (Letter #19 in bound volume.)

GLC02794.136

1809/03/17

Caramanli, Ahmet, fl. 1808-1809

Manuscript document

Title: to George Davis.

Sidi Ahmet thanks Davis for his aid "for which myself, family and nation, must ever [inserted: feel &] pay you the homage of our eternal thanks." He also "conceived that more strongly to cement the good understanding you have brought about between my brother [Jusuf Bashaw Caramanli] and myself, and to evidence to him the full confidence his generosity towards me has excited, to expedite my son the bearer hereof to Tripoli . . . ." (Letter #20 in bound volume.)

GLC02794.137

1809/03/18

Payne, John, fl. 1727-1732

Manuscript document

Title: to George Davis re: Sidi Ahmet's son's visit to Tripoli, his relations with U.S.

Payne informs Davis of Sidi Ahmet's gratitude for his brother, Jusuf Bashaw Caramanli's generosity. Also reports that he made clear to Sidi Ahmet that if he lost power in Derna, "the United States would not consider themselves bound in justice to render him any support . . . ." Scribal copy bound together with GLC 2794.118, .120-.124, .128-.133, .135-.145 and .147-.151. (Letter #21 in bound volume.)

GLC02794.138