Correspondence 1810: Joseph Causten to James Causten., 08/25/1810-08/25/1810
Series-level Scope and Content Note
This series contains the correspondence of the Causten family written over a period of fifteen years, relating their experiences as both merchants and sailors.
Dates
- 08/25/1810-08/25/1810
Collection-level Access Restrictions
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.20 Linear Feet (1 half width legal size document case)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
Contains ALS with enclosure, 2 pages/1 sheet; 13 pages/4 sheets. Reference to Joseph Causten's passage to South America, with a detailed report that describes the ports, customs, and trade of the region.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
CAUSTEN, JOSEPH - CORRESP. TO JAMES CAUSTEN: Autographed Letter
CAUSTEN, JAMES - CORRESP. FROM JOSEPH CAUSTEN: Autographed Letter
SOUTH AMERICA - JOSEPH CAUSTEN'S REPORT ON TRADE, CUSTOMS, SEAPORTS OF: Autographed Letter
TRADE, CUSTOMS, SEAPORTS OF SOUTH AMERICA - JOSEPH CAUSTEN'S REPORT ON: Autographed Letter
SOUTH AMERICA - CORRESP. RE VOYAGE TO, 1810: Autographed Letter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - CORRESP. RE SEAPORTS IN: Autographed Letter
RIVER LA PLATA, BRAZIL - CORRESP. RE SEAPORTS OF: Autographed Letter
"WILLIAM" - U.S. MERCHANT SHIP - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter
"GOOD HOPE" - U.S.S. BRIG - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter
CAUSTEN, JOSEPH - AMSS - REPORT ON TRADE, CUSTOMS, SEAPORTS OF SOUTH A: Autographed Letter
BRAZIL, SEAPORTS OF RIO DE JANEIRO AND RIVER LA PLATA - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter
CUSTOMS, TRADE, SEAPORTS OF SOUTH AMERICA - JOSEPH CAUSTEN'S REPORT ON: Autographed Letter
SEAPORTS, TRADE, CUSTOMS OF SOUTH AMERICA - JOSEPH CAUSTEN'S REPORT ON: Autographed Letter
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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