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Botsaris understood the stratagem and professed to Ali that he could not help him because could not persuade his people (the
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Captain Bozia (Botsaris) and Captain Tzavella, I , Ali Pasha, salute you … As soon as you receive my letter assemble all your warriors and come to meet me against my enemies. This is the time that I need you … Your pay shall be double that which I give to my Albanians because I know
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