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Gadsden, James, 1788-1858 to John Cripps

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03587.18 Author/Creator: Gadsden, James, 1788-1858 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 June 1856 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 26.9 cm, Width: 20.6 cm Order a Copy

Gadsden writes to his Secretary about an upcoming meeting with President Pierce where Secretary of State Marcy "may find himself impeached." Discusses the deception in Washington and is wary of nearly everyone. Imprint in upper left corner is illegible.

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

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