Gadsden, James, 1788-1858 to John Cripps

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GLC#
GLC03587.09-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
February 22, 1854
Author/Creator
Gadsden, James, 1788-1858
Title
to John Cripps
Place Written
Washington, District of Columbia
Pagination
8 p. : address ; Height: 25.4 cm, Width: 20 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Writes to his Secretary reporting that the treaty is before the Senate Committee of Foreign Relations and expects a favorable decision which he hopes will upset Ward. Recaps the road to their success but adds a few caveats relating to unwanted amendments to the treaty. Discusses the importance of keeping the people involved in the treaty process honest and why it is their duty to do it. Notes that they want to replace Black enslaved people and enslave indigenous and Mexican people. Mentions the inevitable possession of Cuba. Adds personal news. Postmarked 22 February, Washington, DC., and 17 March, possibly Acapulco.

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