Gadsden, James, 1788-1858 to John Cripps

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GLC#
GLC03587.02-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
30 May 1853
Author/Creator
Gadsden, James, 1788-1858
Title
to John Cripps
Place Written
Charleston, South Carolina
Pagination
2 p. : envelope Height: 28.2 cm, Width: 22.3 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Writes to his Secretary residing in Napa, California, after receiving Cripps' commission to repair Mexico City from Secretary of State Marcy. Says he will meet with Cripps sometime in July. In case Cripps arrives first, Gadsden instructs him to secure comfortable lodging and together they will find more permanent housing. Suggests obtaining a good cook and translator. Feels inclined to take Cripps' mother along to Mexico as a companion for Mrs. Gadsden, but says that, instead, they will both see him off at the port. Imprint in upper left corner depicts a galleon below the word "Paris." Envelope postmarked 6 June, New Orleans.

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