01/15/1808
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"They are, as you will perceive, but a small proportion of the whole."
"Our expectation was that an intercourse should be kept up between the ex-Bashaw and the commodore."
"Their services to be compensated are from the 1st day of June last."
"Their wisdom will also see the necessity of making every preparation for whatever events may grow out of the present crisis."