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Campaigns and Plunder as Buonaparte Reaches Egypt
Buonaparte describes forced marches toward Syria, rescuing a Mecca caravan and proceeding to Cairo. He details the pursuit of Ibrahim Bey, capturing cannons and camels near Salehid, praise for the Mameluks, and clashes at Aboukir and Alexandria. He cites Admiral Brueys at Aboukir, notes delays and communications with Rosetta, and ends with a formal agreement with Alexandria notables guaranteeing religious freedom and protection for inhabitants.
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Syria
Ibrahim Bey
Belbeys
Mecca
Cairo
Lourein
India
Salehich
Egypt
Salehid
Leclerc
Laffalle
Brahim Bey
Reynier
Thermidor
Salehidh
Kleber
Mersidor
Alexandria
Corfu
Aboukir
Rosetta
Legth
atiAbouk R
Pyramids
Adm. Brueys
Malta
Demenhour
Thequadron
Buonaparte
Mahomet