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1803/04
Madison, James, 1751-1836
Circular to the Consuls &c. of the United States from Dept. of State
Transmitting an act of Congress for the protection of seamen and concerning compliance with the act.
GLC02794.050
1803/07/14
to Tobias Lear re: instructions for relations with the Dey of Algiers
Written as Secretary of State to Lear, who was serving as American Consul General at Algiers. Madison's letter of instruction concerns paying the annual tribute to Algiers, handling forged American passports, etc. A postscript adds: "the universal...
GLC02794.052
1803/07/19
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
To: Bey of Tunis.
Copy of letter announcing appointment of Lear as Consul, with clerical countersignature of James Madison. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC02794.053
1805/06/04
Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816
Copy of treaty of peace and amity between the United States and Tripoli
In a clerk's hand with copy signatures of Tobias Lear and the various Tripolitan leaders involved in the treaty.
GLC02794.070
GLC02794.071
1805/07/12
Circular to the consuls and commercial agents of the United States
Printed circular discontinues the issuing of certificates for foreign ships bought by American citizens. Refers to GLC 2794.047.
GLC02794.073
1805/08/17
Thornton, William, fl. 1805-1806
to Tobias Lear re: praise for sending grain to relieve hunger in Algiers
Thornton praises Lear: "I cannot express the satisfaction I feel at the worthy Act you have done in sending Grain to Algiers when they were in destress [sic], & when it would have made you a very large Fortune you have done it on the part of...
GLC02794.094
1806/06/29
On the choice of a horse
Detailed instructions regarding buying and shipping horses. Bound by a pink ribbon. Dr. Thornton, who treated Lear as a patient, was also a prominent architect and inventor.
GLC02794.103
1806/06/30
to Thomas Triplett re: enclosing drawing of horse to be shown to Tobias Lear
"I herewith enclose the Drawing of a Horse, which I request the favour of you to shew to my worthy Friend Colonel Lear . . . ." Lear was a patient of Dr. Thornton.
GLC02794.104
1808/05/24
Smith, Robert, fl. 1808
to William Barker re: pension payment to Sidi Ahmet Caramanli
Written as U.S. Secretary of the Navy. Scribal copy bound together with GLC 2794.118, .120-.124, .128-.133, .135-.145 and .147-.151. (Letter #2 in bound volume.)
GLC02794.119
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
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 Barber, 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., fl. 1805
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
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