By their being there they will render to civilisation a country which for about 800 years has been growing worse and worse, and which was in the times of the Romans one of the richest provinces.

It settles, besides, upon the French a constant _petite guerre_ with the natives, which is the very thing that will do them good.
[Footnote 74: The French losses amounted to 19 officers and 86 men killed, with 38 officers and 468 men wounded.

The French Government had failed in its efforts for an amicable arrangement with Achmet Bey, and it appeared probable that the Turkish fleet would also oppose them.

The commander, however, merely landed some men at Tripoli, and the French success was complete.] _Queen Victoria to the King of the Belgians._ BUCKINGHAM PALACE, _19th November 1837._ ...

Now, dearest Uncle, before I say anything more, I will answer the various questions in your letter, which I have communicated to Lord Melbourne and Lord Palmerston.