Letters from Stephen Cassin to William Tudor,

One letter inquiring about Commodore John Orde Creighton, whom Cassin was replacing as commander of the naval squadron off the coast of Brazil. One letter asking Tudor’s advice on what action to take in regard to an altercation between two Americans and a Brazilian naval officer.

Letter from Stephen Higginson to William Tudor,

One letter introducing his son, who was traveling to South America as a ship’s clerk and assistant supercargo.