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Gadsden, James, 1788-1858 to J.T. Leguarenne

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03587.36 Author/Creator: Gadsden, James, 1788-1858 Place Written: Charleston, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 January 1858 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 27.5 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

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. Imprint in upper left corner depicts a coat of arms.

Gadsden, James, 1788-1858
Leguarenne, J.T., fl. 1858

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