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Constellation and President arrived at Tripoli on the ninth with Samuel Barron in command; Preble was forced to relinquish his command with the squadron to Barron, who was senior in rank.[85] Constitution was purchased to Malta within the eleventh for repairs and, even though en route, captured two Greek vessels attempting to supply wheat into Trip

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