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to Francis G. Fine

Expresses his disgust at being nominated for Comptroller of New York State. Feels that he was forced into it by his friends. Compares the nomination to a prison sentence. Informs him that he wanted to retire to Florida with his children and have...

GLC03225.03

to Frank B. Benally

Begins by saying, " ... having been a hard worker all my life time, my sympathies have naturally always been on the side of the toiling masses." Comments that although he did not want the office of Comptroller of New York, he will appreciate the...

GLC03225.04

to John Cripps

Gadsden writes to his Secretary about an upcoming meeting with President Pierce where Secretary of State Marcy "may find himself impeached." Discusses the deception in Washington and is wary of nearly everyone. Imprint in upper left corner is...

GLC03587.18

to John Cripps

Scolds his Secretary for not sending a letter in several weeks. Mentions a meeting with Secretary of State Marcy who was "as gruff as a bare, and as inflated with its growlings when pricked." Claims Marcy bullied him and ended the conversation by...

GLC03587.20

to John Cripps

Writes to his Secretary about his lack of correspondence. Has had to rely on newspapers for information about the state of affairs in Mexico. Mentions that the possession of Cuba takes precedence over Mexican diplomacy and that Spain and Great...

GLC03587.37

to James Gadsden

Thanks Gadsden for all his kindness and help while he was living in Mexico City. Discusses his professional prospects and describes Los Angeles' climate and environs. Thinks that Buchanan will carry California in the next election as he is very...

GLC03587.21

to John Cripps

Upset with his Secretary because he has not returned to Mexico to surrender their posts. Adds that Mrs. Monk (Cripps' mother) is beside herself and that he has offered to be her protector in Mexico and will not abandon her. Writes that he has had...

GLC03587.22

to John Cripps

Writes regarding Cripps' lack of correspondence. Reports that the "public mind has settled" in San Francisco regarding a grant. Does not think enough money could be raised to meet future problems of that nature. Envelope postmarked 5 June San...

GLC03587.25

to John Cripps

Writes to his Secretary after receiving what he feels is a short and objective letter regarding the state of affairs in Mexico. Discusses the work that needs to be done with regards to the government and people of that country. Fears that the new...

GLC03587.26

to John Cripps

Writes to his Secretary as an addendum to yesterday's letter (GLC03587.26) that the entire idea behind bargaining for the strip of land is to "get the right to import free of duty into any of the Ports of the Gulf Cotton, Rice, flour, Corn and lard."

GLC03587.29

to J.T. Leguarenne

Writes regarding the delivery of Cayuacan. Would like Leguarenne to act in his interests in this last of his affairs in Mexico. Postmarked 8 January (differs from Gadsden's dating), Charleston, South Carolina. Includes a ten-cent paid stamp....

GLC03587.36

[List of Pennsylvania electors supporting Henry Clay for president]

Sent to Erasmus J. Pierce with a circular letter (see GLC04119.01) extolling Clay and urging Pierce to submit the list of electors at the polls in the 1824 presidential election.

GLC04119.03

to Peter Gansevoort

Discusses New York state politics, specifically Westchester County. States that the majority of the Federalists will vote for De Witt Clinton, the New York state Governor, who ran for President in 1820 but was defeated by James Monroe. Mentions...

GLC05258.01

to Joseph B. Lemen

Writing on behalf of candidate Abraham Lincoln, he declines to answer the question Lemen mailed to him (and questions sent from individuals in general) because it would be too time consuming and "break faith with his friends, who nominated him with...

GLC08926

How to vote for woman suffrage amendment, election day, November 6th, 1917

Instructs voters which box to check on the ballot in order to vote in favor ammending the New York State Constitution to allow women the right to vote.

GLC08961

to Mary M. Bogart

Writes to his wife telling her he wished she wrote more often as he is lonely and in a "godforsaken plase for we are hemed in here on an island where we can see nor hear nothing but death and distruction on every side..." He reports to her that their...

GLC03523.11.11

to John Cripps

Writes to his Secretary regarding a successful journey. Encloses public documents that require attention (not included). Is disappointed because Secretary of State William Marcy has not drawn up a Treaty of Extradition. Gadsden feels that his...

GLC03587.01

to John Cripps

Writes to his Secretary residing in Napa, California, after receiving Cripps' commission to repair Mexico City from Secretary of State Marcy. Says he will meet with Cripps sometime in July. In case Cripps arrives first, Gadsden instructs him to...

GLC03587.02

to John Y. Mason

Discusses the removal of James P. Heath from office of weighmaster. States that Heath is very competent and believes that removing him from office would be politically unjust.

GLC03883.04

to Abraham Lincoln

Intensely vitriolic letter sent to President Lincoln shortly after his election: "God damn your god damned old Hellfired soul to hell god damn you...Now you God damned old Abolition son of a bitch God damn you..." Attached to a board with a...

GLC08904

to James Gadsden

Introduces Mr. Robert Rose, who is hand delivering this letter, as a businessman connected with building the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad, of which Gadsden is an advocate. Writes that if Gadsden is successful in securing a treaty with Mexico for...

GLC03587.05

Election in Baltimore, November, 1862

Depicts Federal troops overseeing the election. They are intimidating the respectable citizens attempting to vote while encouraging those of less reputable character. Unruly Unionist members of the crowd, at least some of whom appear to be African...

GLC00493.09

Worship of the North

Depicts Lincoln in front of an altar with a black idol sitting on a platform with the words "Chicago Platform" on it. A sheet hanging from the platform says "The end justifies the means." Shows a white person being sacrificed in front of it. Henry...

GLC00493.01

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 213 (October 24, 1862)]

Prints army correspondence on "What the Government Has Done and is Doing for the Sick, Wounded, and Destitute Soldiers." An article, "Great Democratic Meeting in New York," prints various resolutions and speeches, including speeches by John Van Buren...

GLC05959.09.093

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 10 (February 22, 1863)]

This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes main articles on the continued speech of Hon. C.L. Vallandigham, City of Mexico Taken by the French, and Political Movements in the War. Also includes local advertisments and runaway slave...

GLC05959.09.144