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Thomas Truxton letters

Personal letters, 1787-1820, of Thomas Truxtun, privateer, merchant ship commander, and naval officer, to Charles Biddle of Philadelphia, a friend and confidant. Truxtun engaged in the China trade, 1787-1793 (6 letters); was a captain in the United States Navy, 1794-1802 (42 letters); and a retire...

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Main Author: Truxtun, Thomas 1755-1822 (Creator)
Collection:Thomas Truxton Letters
Collection Number:LCP.in.HSP234
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects and Genres:
China > Commerce
Merchants > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia > 18th century.
United States Navy > 18th century
United States Navy > 19th century
United States > Foreign Relations > France > 18th century
United States > History > War with Barbary Pirates
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