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Who is The Barbary Pirates from The Adams-Jefferson Letters: The Complete Correspondence Between Thomas Jefferson and Abigail and John Adams and what is their importance? The_Adams-Jefferson_Letters English & Literature The Barbary Pirates | The Adams-Jefferson Letters: The Complete Correspondence Between Thomas Jefferson and Abigail and John Adams

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These are Muslim pirates and privateers working around North Africa who harassed American trade ships when Adams and Jefferson were diplomats. Jefferson had to negotiate with them for the release of hostages; both men despised them. While president, Jefferson would engage in the First Barbary War with them (1801-1805).