Correspondence 1815: Joseph Causten to James Causten., 10/07/1815-10/07/1815

File — Box: 1, Folder: 18

Identifier: 58795

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

10/07/1815-10/07/1815

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 aboard the U.S.S. "Constellation," Joseph Causten refers to the activities of Commodore Stephen Bainbridge's squadron.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

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

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

"CONSTELLATION" - U.S.S. FRIGATE - CORRESP. RE ACTIVITIES OF: Autographed Letter

BAINBRIDGE, WILLIAM, COMMODORE - CORRESP. RE COMMAND OF U.S. SQUADRON: Autographed Letter

"INDEPENDENCE" - U.S.S. BATTLESHIP - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

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

BUNBURY, CAPT. - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

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

"UNITED STATES" - U.S.S. BATTLESHIP - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

"ONTARIO" - U.S.S. SLOOP OF WAR - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

DECATUR, STEPHEN, COMMODORE - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

SHAW, JOHN, CAPT. - CORRESP. RE TAKING COMMAND OF BAINBRIDGE'S SQUADRN: Autographed Letter

KENNEDY, JACK - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

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

GIBRALTAR - CORRESP. VOYAGE TO, 1815: Autographed Letter