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1805/08/07
Bassa, Hamuda, fl. 1803-1807
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
Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816
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
Final draft of GLC 2794.095 in a clerk's hand with Lear's signature. 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...
GLC02794.096
1805/08/31
Hoggia, Jusuf, fl. 1805
to Tobias Lear re: modifications to a treaty between Tunis and U.S.
Translation copy in a clerk's hand. Informs Lear that the Bashaw of Tunis wishes to postpone modifications to the treaty pending the return of his ambassadors with ratification of the treaty by President Jefferson. The Bashaw does agree to stop...
GLC02794.097
Docketed on verso.
GLC02794.098
to Tobias Lear re: modifications to treaty [in Italian]
Same as GLC 2794.100. Marked "Copia" in upper left-hand corner of first page. Signed on p. 3 by Tobias Lear on 2 September 1805, with a note: "A true Copy from the Original." Docketed on verso.
GLC02794.099
to Tobias Lear re: modifications of treaty [in Italian]
Same as GLC 2794.099. Marked "Copia" in the upper left-hand corner of the first page. Lacking Lear's signature.
GLC02794.100
1805/09/02
to James Madison re: report of his activities from 7 July to 1 September 1805
Written in a clerk's hand with Lear's signature. Lear briefs Secretary of State Madison on the course of negotiations with the Bey of Tunis. Describes threatening war and negotiations to ease the tension. Docketed on verso.
GLC02794.101
1805/09/05
Ridgely, John, fl. 1805
Certification that Lieut. David Porter received a gold watch
Certification from Ridgely, the U.S. Naval agent in Tripoli, that Porter received a gold watch to be given to Hadge Mahomet for his friendship to American prisoners in Tripoli. Porter received the watch via Tobias Lear. "Consular Seal of the U.S...
GLC02794.102
1806/07/01
Torres, Domingos L.L. de, fl. 1806
to Tobias Lear re: request for a loan
" I am extremely sorry . . . . But an unexpected affliction obliges me to sollicit your assistance by the loan of twenty four piasters of Espagne, or twelve Sequinos of Algiers." Docketed on address leaf.
GLC02794.105
1806/07/12
Bernardo de Hacerda, Jose, fl. 1806-1810
to Tobias Lear re: request for a loan [in French]
GLC02794.106
1806/07/15
to Tobias Lear re: a loan for food and rent [?] [in Portuguese]
GLC02794.107
to Tobias Lear re: thanking Lear for a loan [in French]
GLC02794.108
1806/09/06
Cathcart, James, fl. 1806
Invoice of articles sent to Tunis and consigned to Tobias Lear
Same invoice as GLC 2794.110, but written in different format. Signed by both Tobias Lear and James Leander Cathcart. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC02794.109
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