[96] M. Le Veillard to Dr. Franklin, October 9, 1785: Sparks's Franklin, Vol. X. p. 230.

[97] Boston Independent Chronicle, April 28, May 12, October 20, November 3, November 17, 1785; March 2, April 27, 1786.

[98] Ibid., May 18, 1786. Sparks's Franklin, Vol. IX. p. 507.

[99] Boston Independent Chronicle, Oct. 16, 1788. History of the War between the United States and Tripoli, pp. 59, 60.

[100] History of the War between the United States and Tripoli, pp. 62, 63. American Museum, 1790, Part II. Vol. VIII. Appendix IV. pp. 4, 5.

[101] History of the War between the United States and Tripoli, p. 52.

[102] Lyman's Diplomacy, Vol. II. pp. 353, 354.

[103] History of the War between the United States and Tripoli, pp. 64, 65. Lyman's Diplomacy, Vol. II. pp. 357, 358.

[104] Lyman's Diplomacy, Vol. II. pp. 359, 360.

[105] History of the War between the United States and Tripoli, pp. 69-71.