Correspondence 1814: Joseph Causten to James Causten., 12/09/1814-12/09/1814

File — Box: 1, Folder: 15

Identifier: 58792

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

12/09/1814-12/09/1814

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

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains ALS, 3 pages/1 sheet. Written by Joseph Causten while stationed with the U.S. Navy in Norfolk, Virginia: "We have no news, there are many various opinions respecting the negotiations - a peace is expected by many."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

CAUSTEN, JOSEPH - CORRESP. TO JAMES CAUSTEN: Autographed Letter

CAUSTEN, JAMES - CORRESP. FROM JOSEPH CAUSTEN: Autographed Letter

"ADOLPHUS" - U.S. MERCHANT SHIP(?) - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

"HEBRUS" - U.S.S. FRIGATE - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

LAVELY, MR. - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

PRISONERS OF WAR, U.S. - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

"DRAGON" - BRITISH PRISON SHIP - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

FLYNN, MR. - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

PANNELL, MR. - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

PORTER, DAVID, COMMODORE - CORRESP. RE DEPARTURE FOR UTICA: Autographed Letter

WAR OF 1812 - CORRESP. RE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS: Autographed Letter

PEACE NEGOTIATIONS - CORRESP. RE WAR OF 1812: Autographed Letter