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Correspondence 1810: Joseph Causten to James Causten., 08/25/1810-08/25/1810

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Identifier: 58783

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

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

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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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