Research Catalog

Title

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

Author

Cathcart family.

Supplementary Content

Finding Aid

Details

Additional Authors

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

Description

.8 linear foot (3 boxes).

Summary

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

Subject

• Cathcart family
• Diplomacy
• Prisoners > Africa, North
• Africa, North > Diplomatic relations > United States
• Africa, North > History > 1517-1882
• Indiana > History > 19th century
• Indiana > Politics and government > 19th century
• Michigan > History > 1837-
• United States > History > Tripolitan War, 1801-1805
• United States > Foreign relations > Africa, North

Access (note)

• Restricted access;

Additional Formats (note)

• available on microfilm;

Source (note)

• Cathcart, Paul H.

Biography (note)

• 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)

• Cataloged

Call Number

MssCol 494

OCLC

NYPW93-A110

Author

Cathcart family.

Title

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

Restricted Access

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

Additional Formats

Family papers, 1827-1844 and 1862-1866, available on microfilm; New York Public Library.

James L. Cathcart Papers, 1785-1806, available on microfilm; New York Public Library.

Biography

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.

Finding Aids

Collection guide available in repository and on internet.

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Finding Aid

Occupation

Diplomats.

Politicians.

Added Author

Cathcart, C. W. (Charles William), 1809-1888.

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

Eaton, William.

O'Brien, Richard.

Pickering, Thomas.

LCCN

ms 68001117 /; ms 83001640

Research Call Number

MssCol 494