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Warrington, H., fl. 1828 to: Italian ambassador.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05251 Author/Creator: Warrington, H., fl. 1828 Place Written: Tripoli Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1828/09/12 Pagination: 7 p. : Height: 32 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Written as British emissary, to the Italian ambassador, concerning an offer of $100,000 to prevent kidnappings of British nationals.

Warrington, H., fl. 1828

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