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Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816 to Hamuda Bassa re: introduction as American Consul

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02794.075 Author/Creator: Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816 Place Written: Tunis Bay Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1805/08/02 Pagination: 2 p. 23 x 18.5 cm Order a Copy

Written aboard the "U.S.S. Constitution." Draft copy of letter with edits. "[T]he honor of presenting myself to your Excellency In the purpose of fulfilling the President's wishes."

Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816

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