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Autograph letter signed

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
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Letter

1801/01/27

[in French]

Address on wrapper. The two leaves are not conjugate.

GLC02794.046
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Letter

1801/09

[in French]

Docketed: Documents relating to a negotiation with the Bashaw of Tripoli.

GLC02794.048
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Document signed

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
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Autograph letter signed

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
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Manuscript document

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
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Letter

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
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Autograph letter signed

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
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Autograph letter signed

1804/02/17

Mountford, Timothy, fl. 1804-1810

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
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Autograph letter signed

1804/02/17

Mountford, Timothy, fl. 1804-1810

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

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