1805/08/13
Thornton, William
to William Eaton re: cover letter on relations with Algiers and Barbary pirates
Eaton was American naval agent at Tripoli. Calls the enclosed document (.01) a "Holy Roll." He writes in part "I inclose you the Blessing & mysteries revealed to the chief maiabout Philosopher, astronomer, soothsayer & magician of the west."
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