Correspondence 1815: Joseph Causten to James Causten., 10/14/1815-10/14/1815

File — Box: 1, Folder: 19

Identifier: 58796

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

10/14/1815-10/14/1815

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. "We also understand from the papers that you have report with you, that Commodore Decatur took the Turkish Admiral alone, ..., But every Officer of the Squadron will admit that if any credit is due, this Ship [the U.S. "Constellation"] deserves it."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

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

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

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

TURKISH NAVY - CORRESP. RE NAVAL BATTLE WITH U.S.: Autographed Letter

"CONSTELLATION" - U.S.S. FRIGATE - CORRESP. RE BATTLE WITH TURKISH NAV: Autographed Letter

"EPERVIER" - U.S.S. BRIG - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

DOWNES, JOHN, CAPT. - CORRESP. RE OPINION OF COMMODORE STEPHEN DECATUR: Autographed Letter

GORDON, CAPT. - CORRESP. RE OPINION OF COMMODORE STEPHEN DECATUR: Autographed Letter

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

"SARAH LOUISA" - U.S.S. BRIG - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

"ALERT" - U.S. STORESHIP - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

"JOHN ADAMS" - U.S. STORESHIP - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

GIBRALTAR - CORRESP. RE VOYAGE TO, 1815: Autographed Letter

BARNEY, JOSHUA, MAJOR - CORRESP. RE ARRIVAL IN GIBRALTAR: Autographed Letter