Preble, Edward, 1761-1807 to Tobias Lear re: intention to sail for Algiers
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02794.054 Author/Creator: Preble, Edward, 1761-1807 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1803/07/27 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24.4 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Preble was the Captain of the "U.S.S. Constitution" and Commander of the U.S. Naval forces in the Mediterranean from 1803-1804. Docketed under the date in the upper-right hand corner.
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