Research Catalog

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Additional authors

1. Cathcart, C. W. (Charles William), 1809-1888
2. Cathcart, James L. (James Leander), 1767-1843
3. Eaton, William
4. O'Brien, Richard
5. Pickering, Thomas

Description

1. .8 linear foot (3 boxes).

Summary

1. Collection consists of correspondence of James Leander Cathcart and other family members, genealogical notes and printed matter. Correspondence includes Cathcart's letters while a prisoner of and later emissary to the Barbary States, 1785-1806, and letters to his sons after their moves to the Michigan and Indiana Territories, 1827-1844. Also, genealogical information and printed matter concerning the Cathcart family.

Subject

1. Cathcart family.
2. Diplomacy.
3. Prisoners -- Africa, North.
4. Africa, North -- Diplomatic relations -- United States.
5. Africa, North -- History -- 1517-1882.
6. Indiana -- History -- 19th century.
7. Indiana -- Politics and government -- 19th century.
8. Michigan -- History -- 1837-
9. United States -- History -- Tripolitan War, 1801-1805.
10. United States -- Foreign relations -- Africa, North.

Call number

1. MssCol 494

Language

1. English

Access (note)

1. Restricted access;

Additional formats (note)

1. available on microfilm;

Source (note)

1. Cathcart, Paul H.

Biography (note)

1. James Leander Cathcart (1767-1843) was a seaman, American consul to the Barbary States, and civil servant. He served as a sailor during the American Revolution, was captured first by the British, then by Algerian pirates in 1785 and was sold into slavery in Algeria. After his release from eleven years in captivity, he returned to the Barbary States as consul from the U.S. After his diplomatic service he worked as a clerk in the U.S. Treasury. His oldest son, Charles W. Cathcart (1800-1888) settled in Indiana in 1830 and became a farmer, land speculator and politically active Democrat. He served two terms in the House of Representatives and was appointed to the U.S. Senate.

Processing action (note)

1. Cataloged

Restricted access

1. Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Additional formats

1. Family papers, 1827-1844 and 1862-1866, available on microfilm; New York Public Library.
2. James L. Cathcart Papers, 1785-1806, available on microfilm; New York Public Library.

Finding aids

1. Collection guide available in repository and on internet.

Connect to:

1. Finding Aid

Occupation

1. Diplomats.
2. Politicians.

Added author

1. Cathcart, C. W. (Charles William), 1809-1888.
2. Cathcart, James L. (James Leander), 1767-1843.
3. Eaton, William.
4. O'Brien, Richard.
5. Pickering, Thomas.

LCCN

1. ms 68001117 /; ms 83001640