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Barlow, Joel, 1754-1812 List of expenses for materials for US Consul at Algiers, including gifts.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07284 Author/Creator: Barlow, Joel, 1754-1812 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document Date: 1795 Pagination: 1 p. 25.1 x 20.2 cm Order a Copy

The list of expenses includes watches, rings and fabrics probably used to secure the release of prisoners and halt pirate attacks.

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