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Preble, Edward, 1761-1807 to General Forteguerra re: extract of letter requesting loan of gunboats

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02794.062 Author/Creator: Preble, Edward, 1761-1807 Place Written: s.l. Type: Letter Date: 1804/12/15 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 33 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

"In consequence of the situation of the City & harbour of Tripoli it is necessary, in order to carry on our operations against that Regency with the greatest effect, that we should have Bomb-vessels & Gun-boats."

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