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Constellation and President arrived at Tripoli around the 9th with Samuel Barron in command; Preble was forced to relinquish his command with the squadron to Barron, who was senior in rank.[85] Structure was requested to Malta to the 11th for repairs and, even though en route, captured two Greek vessels attempting to deliver wheat into Tripoli.For

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