Correspondence 1820: Joseph Causten to James Causten., 05/27/1820-05/27/1820

File — Box: 1, Folder: 25

Identifier: 58802

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

05/27/1820-05/27/1820

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. Description of Joseph Causten's recent passage to Cuba and the outbreak of a violent fever aboard ship.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

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

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

HAVANA, CUBA - CORRESP. RE VOYAGE TO, 1820: Autographed Letter

PRISONERS OF WAR, U.S. - CORRESP. RE NEGOTIATIONS FOR EXCHANGE IN CUBA: Autographed Letter

"GENERAL HAND" - U.S. SHIP - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

FITCH, CAPT. - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

PIRATES - CORRESP. RE PROSECTION OF: Autographed Letter

GOULD, JOSEPH, CAPT. - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

"ROBERT OLLIVER" - U.S.S. SCHOONER - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

WOODS, ANDREW - CORRESP. RE: Autographed Letter

"MORO CASTLE" - PIRATE SHIP - CORRESP. RE CREW OF: Autographed Letter