Correspondence., 11/24/1981-04/06/1982

File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Identifier: 28949

Scope and contents note

From the Collection:

The Joseph Kennedy, S.J. papers is a small collection of miscellaneous correspondence received by Fr. Kennedy along with some biographical data and miscellaneous articles and printed matter that interested him. The primary interest of the collection is the information accumulated by Fr. Kennedy on the case of Susan Decatur, wife of the famous naval commodore, Stephen Decatur, Jr. The latter lost his life in a duel with Commodore James Barron in Bladensburg, Maryland in March 1820. After his death, Susan Decatur attempted unsuccessfully to claim compensation for her husband's participation in the burning of the ship, "The Philadelphia," on February 16, 1804. This began many years of legal dispute, and the claim was still before Congress in 1860 when Susan Decatur died.

Included in this collection is a lengthy study on the subject by Dennis G. Terez entitled, "The Long and Involved Claim of Susan Decatur" (1984) [see Folder 1:4]. In addition, Fr. Kennedy took copious notes on the case [see Folder 1:5].

Dates

11/24/1981-04/06/1982

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains miscellaneous correspondenceto Fr. Kennedy - @ Devereux, James, SJ (Georgetown University) - 1 TLS "To members of the Jesuit Community" 2/26/82. 1 TLS toFr. Kennedy, 4/6/82. @ O'Brien, Rev. John (pastor, Our Ladyof Lourdes Catholic Church). General form letter, TLS, 2/22/82. @ Taylor, Rev. Jim (St. Joseph'sChurch) to "All who answered my NCR appeal." TLS, 2/8/82. Includes 1 TL fragment from Fr.Kennedy to Rev. James Devereux, SJ.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

KENNEDY, JOSEPH, SJ - CORRESPONDENCE TO DEVEREUX, JAMES, SJ: Typed Letter Signed

DEVEREUX, JAMES, SJ - CORRESPONDENCE TO KENNEDY, JOSEPH, SJ: Typed Letter Signed

O'BRIEN, JOHN (REV.) - CORRESPONDENCE: Typed Letter Signed

TAYLOR, JIM (REV.) - CORRESPONDENCE: Typed Letter Signed