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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC06304.02 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1805 |
| Title | William Thornton to William Eaton regarding a cover letter on relations with Algiers and Barbary pirates |
| Date | 14 August 1805 |
| Author | Thornton, William (1759-1828) |
| Recipient | Eaton, William |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | 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." |
| Subjects | Patent Religion Christianity Government and Civics Barbary Coast Barbary Pirates Africa Barbary Wars |
| People | Thornton, William (1759-1828) Eaton, William (1764-1811) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | Religion; Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |