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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Printed authorization for U.S. Frigate "Congress" to seize ships of Tripoli

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00639.18 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: February 18, 1802 Pagination: 1 p. : +blank Height: 26 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Specifically directed against the Bey of Tripoli (controversy with the Barbery states). With blind stamp of the U. S. Navy Dept. but not signed by the Secretary of Navy.

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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