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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00639.18 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1802 |
| Title | Printed authorization for U.S. Frigate "Congress" to seize all ships belonging to the Bey of Tripoli |
| Date | 18 February 1802 |
| Author | Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) |
| Document Type | Military document |
| Content Description | Specifically directed against the Bey of Tripoli (controversy with the Barbery states). With blind stamp of the U. S. Navy Dept. but not signed by the Secretary of Navy. |
| Subjects | President Barbary Coast Pirates Africa Navy Marines Military History Government and Civics |
| People | Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | The Presidency; Foreign Affairs; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |