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Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 1 (of 2)

Note 303 — 259.

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A great expedition against the Barbary States was organized by the Spaniards, and on July 2, 1775, a powerful fleet landed their army at Algiers. After a fight of thirteen hours the Spaniards were obliged to retreat.

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