Preble, Edward (1761-1807) to Tobias Lear re: intention to sail for Algiers
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02794.054 Author/Creator: Preble, Edward (1761-1807) Place Written: Boston Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1803/07/27 Pagination: 1 p. 24.4 x 20 cm Order a Copy
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.
Boston July 27 1803
Rec'd. -. 30th, 1803
Sir
It is my intention to sail on Thursday next. The rain has retarded our equipment so much as to prevent being ready before.
Respectfully I have
The honor to be Sir,
Yr. Obedt. Servt.
Edwd Preble
Tobias Lear Esq.
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