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Davis, George Barber, fl. 1803-1811 to W. W. Barker re: Sidi Ahmet Caramanli's removal from office

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02794.123 Author/Creator: Davis, George Barber, fl. 1803-1811 Place Written: Tripoli Type: Manuscript document Date: 1808/12/05 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 23 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Davis explains to Barker that Caramanli's "inconsistency" has jeopardized all the work Davis has done on the ex-Bashaw's behalf. He also writes of his persisting hope "of procuring the means of liquidating Sidi Ahmet's debts, in case their amount is not exorbitant," and asks Barker for specific information regarding the debts. Scribal copy bound together with GLC 2794.118, .120-.124, .128-.133, .135-.145 and .147-.151. (Letter #6 in bound volume.)

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