Tripoli

After several ineffectual attempts to come to an understanding with Tripoli the United States concluded a treaty of peace and friendship November 4, 1796. A threat by the Bashaw of further depredations led to a chastisement of Tripoli by the U.S. navy, which resulted in a peace without purchase and favorable commercial privi- Isgep by the treaty pf June 4, 1805. 309