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Stephen Young to William Young, April 28, [1794]. William Young Papers.

Contents

Introduction: The Barbary Wars

Barbary Wars Timeline

Background to the Conflict

Early American Interactions with Barbary States

The First Barbary War: The Tripolitan War

Between the Wars

The Second Barbary War: The Algerine War

Aftermath: America's Presence in the Mediterranean

Barbary Captivity Narratives

Images of the Barbary Wars

Further Reading and Resources

Stephen Young

I have recd. a letter for you from your Uncle in Blacklaw & another from Doctor Lyman [ ] which I have sent with the bearer Charles White who is a member of Mr. Ellis congregation here. it is here reported that there is much danger of going to America in an American bottom for fear of the Algerines so that some are dtered on that acct. I wish you would give your mind respecting this. S.Y.

April 28, [1794]