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The Indiana way : a state history
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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Rare Books
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Manuscripts
Circular letter sent by Madison as secretary of state to United States ministers abroad; this copy was sent to Rufus King, Minister to the United Kingdom. Letter regarding possible threats of attack on American shipping in the Mediterranean Sea by the "Bashaw of Tripoli"; the U.S. sending three frigates, and a Sloop of War to the area. Also giving permission to share information about the situation with Great Britain. The letter documents the beginning of the Tripolitan War (1801-1805), also known as the First Barbary War or the Barbary Coast War.
mssHM 22918
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Enclosing a commission for Kirby's "services as a Commissioner for deciding on claims to Land within the Mississippi Territory in pursuance of a late law of Congress." Enclosure not present.
mssHM 4687
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Responding to their address of April 22, 1809; regarding preserving peace with other nations, patriotism.
mssHM 22939