Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816 to James Madison re: report of his activities from 7 July to 1 September 1805
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02794.101 Author/Creator: Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816 Place Written: Tunis Bay Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1805/09/02 Pagination: 17 p. : docket : Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy
Written in a clerk's hand with Lear's signature. Lear briefs Secretary of State Madison on the course of negotiations with the Bey of Tunis. Describes threatening war and negotiations to ease the tension. Docketed on verso.
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