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Gadsden, James, 1788-1858 to John Cripps

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03587.16 Author/Creator: Gadsden, James, 1788-1858 Place Written: Vera Cruz, Mexico Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 May 1856 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 27 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Writes about his voyage back to Charleston and how the sea air reminds him of home. Reports having received a letter from Washington discussing "angry correspondence on both sides-this must either be Marcy or Pickett." Asks Cripps to store his belongings. Encloses letters for Mrs. Monk (Cripps' mother) and Mr. Cavallier (not included). Imprint in upper left corner reads "G&F, Vera Cruz."

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

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