§ To Tobias Lear. 11 July 1806, Department of State. “Mr. George1 Davis, who has been appointed Consul for Tripoli, and is about to embark for2 Norfolk, has been charged to call upon the Bashaw to fulfill the article of the treaty providing for the delivery of the family of Hamet Caramally.3 The enclosed extract from his instructions will explain the manner in which he is to proceed. He has been furnished with the sum of 8600 dollars, which it is computed will supply his office for a year, including the purchase of the Consular present: after that period, or within it, if any unexpected contingency should require it, you will be pleased to supply him with necessary funds should he find occasion to request it. You will of course judge of the reasonableness of his calls, especially if they be for any considerable amount. His office has the usual subordination to the Consulate General.”