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- GLC#
- GLC03587.13-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 8 May 1854
- Author/Creator
- Gadsden, James, 1788-1858
- Title
- to John Cripps
- Place Written
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Pagination
- 4 p. : Height: 28.1 cm, Width: 22.8 cm
- Primary time period
- National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
- Sub-Era
- Age of Jackson
Expresses disappointment with his Secretary's ambiguous reports from Mexico, especially since the President and Senate look to Gadsden for information. Has had to rely on the "published speculations of fillibusters." Is surprised to hear that Cripps has begun to rely on Doyle, a person who hopes to maintain poor relations between Mexican and U.S. officials. States that the treaty was dismissed but it is rumored that the Senate will create a new one. Discusses politics and news. Imprint in upper left corner depicts a galleon below "Paris."
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