Gadsden, James, 1788-1858 to John Cripps

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GLC#
GLC03587.17-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
23 May 1856
Author/Creator
Gadsden, James, 1788-1858
Title
to John Cripps
Place Written
Charleston, South Carolina
Pagination
8 p. : Height: 27.5 cm, Width: 21.5 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Writes to his Secretary about his longer-than-expected journey from Vera Cruz. Discusses his family and personal news. Mentions an upcoming lecture given by Dr. Lynch on the Toleration of Catholicism. Mentions the possibility, and fear, of a war with Great Britain. Talks about politics and the most current issues in Washington: Nicaragua, Mexico, and the Democratic National Convention of which President Pierce should be watchful. Imprint in upper left corner depicts a coat of arms surrounded by laurels, above "Paris."

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