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Diplomatic Dilemma of the George Washington at Algiers
Letters reveal Commodore Bainbridge and Consul O'Brien disputing the Dey of Algiers demand that the George Washington proceed to Constantinople with the regency ambassador and presents. The correspondence shows threats of war, fears of slavery, and pressure to comply to preserve peace and protect American commerce in the Mediterranean.
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United States
George Washington
Algiers
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Wm. Bainshpvor
George Washngton
Grand Signel
Constantinople
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O'Brien
Barbary
Richard O'Brien
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Consul O'Brien
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Minister of Marine
Consul
Samswell
Levant
Mediterranean Sea
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Barlow
Donaldson