Handlin, W.W., 1830-1911 to James Gadsden

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GLC#
GLC03587.21-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
24 August 1856
Author/Creator
Handlin, W.W., 1830-1911
Title
to James Gadsden
Place Written
Los Angeles, California
Pagination
3 p. : envelope Height: 25.1 cm, Width: 19.7 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Thanks Gadsden for all his kindness and help while he was living in Mexico City. Discusses his professional prospects and describes Los Angeles' climate and environs. Thinks that Buchanan will carry California in the next election as he is very popular among her residents. Unpopular among Californians is the Pacific Railroad. Hopes that the project will be funded by the Democratic Party. Mentions a possible move to Nicaragua. Handlin was a lawyer who studied in Mexico City until 1851. His successful law career began in 1857 in New Orleans.

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