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James Madison, Department of State, Washington, D.C., letter to Rufus King :
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- Description
- 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.
- Production date
- 1801 May 21.
- Call number
- mssHM 22918
