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Gadsden, James, 1788-1858 to John Cripps

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03587.02 Author/Creator: Gadsden, James, 1788-1858 Place Written: Charleston, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 May 1853 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 28.2 cm, Width: 22.3 cm Order a Copy

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 secure comfortable lodging and together they will find more permanent housing. Suggests obtaining a good cook and translator. Feels inclined to take Cripps' mother along to Mexico as a companion for Mrs. Gadsden, but says that, instead, they will both see him off at the port. Imprint in upper left corner depicts a galleon below the word "Paris." Envelope postmarked 6 June, New Orleans.

Gadsden, James, 1788-1858
Cripps, John S., fl. 1820-1875

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