FACTS ABOUT OLDIRONSIDE REVEALED

Constellation and President arrived at Tripoli on the 9th with Samuel Barron in command; Preble was forced to relinquish his command with the squadron to Barron, who was senior in rank.[eighty five] Constitution was purchased to Malta to the 11th for repairs and, when en route, captured two Greek vessels aiming to supply wheat into Tripoli.off Braz