Cathcart family papers, 1785-1962, bulk (1785-1806; 1830-1844).

ArchivalResource

Cathcart family papers, 1785-1962, bulk (1785-1806; 1830-1844).

Collection consists of correspondence of James Leander Cathcart and other family members, genealogical notes and printed matter.

.8 linear foot (3 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6800748

New York Public Library System, NYPL

Related Entities

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Eaton, William.

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Cathcart, James L. (James Leander), 1767-1843

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Cathcart was U.S. consul at Tripoli, later at Madeira and Cadiz. From the description of ALS, 1799 July 14 : Tripoli in Barbary, to William Eaton, U.S. Consul, Tunis. (Copley Press, J S Copley Library). WorldCat record id: 14964122 Diplomat. From the description of James L. Cathcart papers, 1785-1817. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981112 American diplomat, American consul in Algeria when it declared war on the United States in May 1801, which forced h...

O'Brien, Richard.

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Pickering, Thomas

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Cathcart family.

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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) settl...

Cathcart, Charles William, 1809-1888

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Epithet: of Egerton Ch 8227 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001093.0x0002ce ...