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Gadsden, James, 1788-1858 to Esthur Monk

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03587.31 Author/Creator: Gadsden, James, 1788-1858 Place Written: Charleston, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 October 1857 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 27.5 cm, Width: 21.4 cm Order a Copy

Writes to John Cripps' mother about his trip in the French Broad and describes the beauty of the land and the kindness of the people. Discusses the deaths of a friend and his wife. Includes news.

Gadsden, James, 1788-1858
Monk, Esthur, fl. 1853-1857

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