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1792/04/26
Otis, Samuel A.
to Tobias Lear re: sending Journals of the Senate
"I send you for the use of the President of the United States two setts of Journals of Senate . . . ." Docketed on address leaf.
GLC02794.024
1792/12/13
Mifflin, Thomas (1744-1800)
to Tobias Lear re: excuses for not accepting an invitation from the President
Written as Governor of Pennsylvania. Attached to GLC 2794.041. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC02794.027
1792/12/24
Wingate, Paine (1739-1838)
to Tobias Lear re: conveying letters
Written as U.S. Senator from New Hampshire.
GLC02794.028
1793/01/10
Stagg, John
to: Tobias Lear
Lear identifies the author as "Major Stagg." "Please to inform the President that Grand Joseph, one of the Indian chiefs died yesterday evening, and will be buried this afternoon." Docketed on address leaf.
GLC02794.029
1793/01/14
Wynkoop, Gerardus
to Tobias Lear re: transmitting list of members of Pa. House of Reps.
Lear identifies Wynkoop as the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Pennsylvania. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC02794.030
1793/10/27
Morris, Robert (1734-1806)
to Gouverneur Morris re: letter of introduction for Tobias Lear
Introduces Lear to Morris in Paris. "I need only tell you that his integrity and Abilities gained him the unbounded Friendship of the President & the esteem of those who have had an opportunity of knowing his Conduct and Services." Written as U.S...
GLC02794.032
1794/01/16
Burbridge, A. (fl. 1794)
Account of Tobias Lear to A Burbridge
Invoice for mail delivery services
GLC02794.034
1794/01/26
Edwards, Dr. (fl. 1794)
Invitation to "take a dish of Tea." Lear's address is identified as "33-Surry Street."
GLC02794.035
1795/07/25
Gardner, H. H. (fl. 1777-1795)
to Tobias Lear re: "hoisting machine"
Gardner, a self-described millwright, explains the capabilities of his heavy load "hoisting machine."
GLC02794.038
1801/01/27
[in French]
Address on wrapper. The two leaves are not conjugate.
GLC02794.046
1801/09
Docketed: Documents relating to a negotiation with the Bashaw of Tripoli.
GLC02794.048
1803/06/30
Lear, Tobias (1762-1816)
On the choice of a horse
Detailed description of what to look for when buying a horse, and how to ship horses overseas. With color ink drawing of a horse and man.
GLC02794.051
1803/07/27
Preble, Edward (1761-1807)
to Tobias Lear re: intention to sail for Algiers
Preble was the Captain of the "U.S.S. Constitution" and Commander of the U.S. Naval forces in the Mediterranean from 1803-1804. Docketed under the date in the upper-right hand corner.
GLC02794.054
1803/09/01
Bassa, Hamuda (fl. 1803-1807)
to Commodore Morris re: controversy over American Consuls [in Italian]
Regarding the arrival of James Leander Cathcart, and controversial allegations against George Davis. Written in a clerk's hand, with clerical signature.
GLC02794.055
1803/09/13
Davis, George (fl. 1803-1811)
Extract of letter to James Madison re: Cathcart's allegations
Davis provides Madison with an account of his conversation with the Bey Sapatapa regarding Cathcart's allegations that Davis was no longer the recognized American Consul. With a copy of a letter from James Leander Cathcart, Consul at Tunis, to the...
GLC02794.056
1804/01/25
Mountford, Timothy (fl. 1804-1810)
to [Tobias] Lear re: journal entry arguing absurdity of British/French alliance
Signed: "T.M." Mountford presents extensive arguments against the report "that the French & English have formed an alliance for the reduction of all Barbary," arguing that the two nations are natural enemies, that the French do not need the aid of...
GLC02794.057
1804/02/17
to Tobias Lear re: caring for pigeons
A detailed description of the care necessary for domesticated pigeons by Lear's secretary in Algiers. Docketed on first page.
GLC02794.058
to The Consul-Genl of the U.S.A. [Tobias Lear] re: Algerian protocol
Mountord, Lear's secretary in Algiers, describes proper treatment of servants required to ensure faithful, competent service. He mentions the necessity of a tough but fair attitude, adherance to titles and keeping social spheres separate. Mountford...
GLC02794.059
1804/02/30
to Tobias Lear re: description of military situation in Algiers
Mountford writes that "in case of an attack on my own Garrison" he will most likely suffer because the people under his command are "sick," "Nobody," "willing-but-slow" and "Good for nothing." Yet he is cautiously opitmistic: "If I did . . . to...
GLC02794.060
1804/03/13
to Tobias Lear re: "sad situation" and appeal for aid [in French]
Signed by various Portuguese officers: Ignacio Ser Cinto, Antonio [illegible], Dioge Ramireo Esquivel, Joao Jose Frz de Andrade, Joao dos Santos, Paulo Freire de Andrade, Joao Alfonso Veto, Jose Bernardo de Hacerda, Fr Bernardo Borges do Valle...
GLC02794.061
1804/12/15
to General Forteguerra re: extract of letter requesting loan of gunboats
"In consequence of the situation of the City & harbour of Tripoli it is necessary, in order to carry on our operations against that Regency with the greatest effect, that we should have Bomb-vessels & Gun-boats."
GLC02794.062
28 June 1805
to Tobias Lear re: assassination and expulsion of Jews from Algiers (pogrom)
An almost hour-by-hour description of the assassination of Napatili Busnach, Jewish Algerian government officer, and the expulsion and massacre of Jews in Algiers by the government. Mountford sends a report of activities in the city. "This morning...
GLC02794.063
1805/03/18
Nilsen, N. C.
to Samuel Barron re: Tripoli minister's desire to re-establish peace with U.S.
Nilsen was the Danish Consul to Tripoli. Commodore Barron was the commander of the U.S. Naval forces in the Mediterranean. "Sidi Muhamed Dghies is desirous of a peace and . . . his health and particularly the state of his eyes, will oblige him to...
GLC02794.064
1805/03/23
to Tobias Lear re: attempted murder of Dey, and English/French relations
Mountford describes attempted assassination of the Dey of Algiers by four Turkish soldiers "each armed with two pistols, a Carbine & an atagon . . . . His attendants were at the distance of 60 yards & instantly ran to his assistance, and stoned to...
GLC02794.065
1805/05/21
List of people on a Turkish ship captured by U.S. Commodore Preble
Notes number of people captured, including enslaved people owned by Turks and those being sent as presents. Also notes: "Two or three of the Black Slaves have died in the Castle at Syracuse." Note on p. 2: "A List of Prisoners."
GLC02794.066
1805/05/27
Bashaw Caramanli, Jusuf (fl. 1805-1811)
to Tobias Lear re: appointment of Spanish Consul [in Italian]
Translation from Arabic. Docketed on a separate leaf: "Translation of the [illegible] of the Bashaw of Tripoli appointing Don Joseph Gerardo Louza Consul of Spain to Treaty of Peace at --[.]"
GLC02794.067
1805/05/26
copy of letter to Samuel Barron re: naval situation in Mediterranean [in Italian]
Samuel Barron was the commander of American Naval forces in Mediterranean Sea. Marked "Copia" in the upper left-hand corner of the first page, with copy signature.
GLC02794.068
1805/06/02
Langford, William (fl. 1805)
to Tobias Lear re: thanks for forwarded correspondence
Langford was the British Consul to Tripoli.
GLC02794.069
1805/06/05
to Tobias Lear re: congratulations on peace treaty
"I am . . . to congratulate you on the happy restoration of the Peace between your Country, the United States of America, and His Excellency the Bashaw of Tripoli." Langford was the British Consul to Tripoli.
GLC02794.072
1805/08
Wrapper separated from its letter
Bears two inscriptions: "Correspondence with His Excelly the Bey of Tunis." "Copy of a Letter from the President of the U. States to the Bey of Tunis," without the letter enclosed.
GLC02794.074
1805/08/02
to Hamuda Bassa re: introduction as American Consul
Written aboard the "U.S.S. Constitution." Draft copy of letter with edits. "[T]he honor of presenting myself to your Excellency In the purpose of fulfilling the President's wishes."
GLC02794.075
1805/08/05
to Tobias Lear re: Bassa recognizing Lear's diplomatic authority [in Italian]
GLC 2794.077 is a translation of this letter. The Bashaw initially refused to accept Lear as American Consul to Tunis.
GLC02794.076
to Tobias Lear re: Bassa accepting Lear's diplomatic authority
Translation in a clerk's hand of GLC 2794.076: "[Y]ou are appointed as [Consul] to all the Powers whose coasts are wet by the Mediterranean, and as I am one of those powers, I make not the least difficulty to the contrary." This comment comes after...
GLC02794.077
Copy of letter to Tobias Lear re: Bassa recognizing Lear's auth'y. [in Italian]
Manuscript copy of GLC 2794.076. Signed by Tobias Lear on 2 September 1805, with a note: "A true copy from the original." Recognizes Lear's authority after originally refusing to accept him as American Consul to Tunis.
GLC02794.078
to Hamuda Bassa re: the sovereign's refusal to meet with Lear
Written aboard the "U.S.S. Constitution." Draft copy, with edits, of GLC 2794.080. "As George Davis Esq our Charge de Affairs at your Courts has informed me that . . . you refused to receive me a person authorized to transact any business of my...
GLC02794.079
Final draft of GLC 2794.079 in a clerk's hand with Lear's signature. Written aboard the "U.S.S. Constitution." "As George Davis Esq our Charge d'Affairs at your Courts has informed me that . . . you refused to receive me a person authorized to...
GLC02794.080
1805/08/07
to Tobias Lear: acknowledging receipt of letters, recognizes Lear's authority
Manuscript copy of letter in a clerk's hand. The Bey of Tunis writes: "as you are authorized by the President I am entirely disposed to hear from you an explanation of your wishes . . . ."
GLC02794.081
to Tobias Lear re: [?] [in Italian]
Mentions American Consul to Algiers, George Davis. Draft copy of GLC 2794.083. Docketed on verso.
GLC02794.082
Copy of letter to Tobias Lear re: [?] [in Italian]
Signed by Tobias Lear (p. 2) on 2 September 1805, with a note: "a true copy from the Original." Manuscript copy of GLC 2794.082. Marked "Copia" in upper left-hand corner of the first page. Docketed on verso.
GLC02794.083
1805/08/08
to Hamuda Bassa re: threatened war between Tunis and U.S.
Draft copy of GLC 2794.085. Written aboard the "U.S.S. Constitution." For excerpt, see GLC 2794.085. Docketed on verso.
GLC02794.084
Final draft of GLC 2794.084 in a clerk's hand, with Lear's signature. Written aboard the "U.S.S. Constitution." Lear writes: "the repeated threats of your Excellency to make war upon the United States has Obliged the Commander of the American...
GLC02794.085
1805/08/09
to Tobias Lear re: Bey's attempt to avoid hostilities with the U.S.
Manuscript copy of letter in a clerk's hand with copy signature. Bey writes: "you [Lear] are the sole person at this moment invested with the character & power of the President of your Government to treat with me on affairs relative to your Nation...
GLC02794.086
copy of letter to Tobias Lear re: [?] [in Italian]
Marked "Copia" in the upper left-hand corner of the first page. Signed by Tobias Lear on p. 9, with a note: "A true Copy from the Original." Bound by a green ribbon. Copy of GLC 2794.088. Docketed on verso.
GLC02794.087
Same as GLC 2794.087, in a different hand. Docketed on verso.
GLC02794.088
1805/08/10
to Hamuda Bassa re: delayed response to Lear's letter on possible war
Draft copy of GLC 2794.090. Written aboard the "U.S.S. Constitution." For excerpt, see GLC 2794.090. Docketed on verso.
GLC02794.089
Final draft of GLC 2794.089 in a clerk's hand with Lear's signature. Written aboard the "U.S.S. Constitution." "I had flattered myself that I should have had the honor of hearing from your Excellency, in answer to my letters of the 8th. of this...
GLC02794.090
1805/08/11
Translation of letter to Tobias Lear re: delay in correspondence
The Bashaw explains that his other obligations, and lack of access to a translator resulted in the delayed reply to Lear's letter. Emphasizes that Lear should not doubt "my zeal, & peaceful intentions." Docketed on verso: "Translation of a Letter...
GLC02794.091
to Hamuda Bassa re: continued peace between U.S. and Tunis
Draft copy of GLC 2794.093. Written aboard the "U.S.S. Constitution." Lear responds to the Bashaw's letter of 9 August 1805 (GLC 2794.088). For excerpt, see GLC 2794.093. Docketed on verso.
GLC02794.092
Final draft of GLC 2794.092 in a clerk's hand with Lear's signature. Written aboard the "U.S.S. Constitution." Lear responds to the Bashaw's letter of 9 August 1805 (GLC 2794.088). "[A]s [your previous letters] contain such assurances of your...
GLC02794.093
1805/08/22
to Sidi Josaph Sapatapa of Tunis re: treaty between Tunis and the U.S.
Draft of GLC 2794.096. Lear writes Sidi Jossaph, the Sapatapa (Prime Minister) to the Bey of Tunis to negotiate more favorable commerce and shipping agreements with Tunis, with the "object . . . to increase the harmony and good understanding which...
GLC02794.095
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