XX.

THE UNITED STATES AND TRIPOLI. 1803-5 274-291

Piracy on American ships, 274--Threats of the Pirates, 275--Squadrons sent to refuse tribute, 276--Commodore Preble, 276--Tangiers brought to reason, 277--The loss of the _Philadelphia_, 279--Decatur succeeds in burning her, 287--Attack on Tripoli, 289--Treaty signed, 290.