Davis, George Barber, fl. 1803-1811 to John Payne re: regretting Sidi Ahmet's failure to send son to Tripoli, debts
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02794.134 Author/Creator: Davis, George Barber, fl. 1803-1811 Place Written: Tripoli Type: Manuscript document Date: 1809/03/04 Pagination: 2 p. 23 x 19 cm Order a Copy
Davis writes that Sidi Ahmet sending his son to Tripoli "would have been a measure highly gratifying to the Bashaw and I am persuaded no less conducive to [Sidi Ahmet's] own interests." Discusses difficulty in arranging payment of Sidi Ahmet's $6,000 debt. Emphasizes the need for Sidi Ahmet to expeditiously embark for Derna. Scribal copy bound together with GLC 2794.118, .120-.124, .128-.133, .135-.145 and .147-.151. (Letter #17 in bound volume.)
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