James Gadsden Letters for the years 1829 thru 1847

Wascissa, FL - 12 August 1829

Your not being able to comply with the requests contained in my communication of a previous date was of no consequence, as it seems the office of Secretary for the Territory was filled

Charleston, SC - 27 January 1844

I heard for the first time the position in which you have been placed. If not anticipated, it was not unexpected.

Charleston, SC - 3 May 1844

I consider the annexation of Texas now that the views of Great Britain and the Northern States are not only disclosed, but openly avowed the most vital one which has occured since the revolution.

Charleston, SC - 9 October 1845

as much as I appreciate the motives of those who abstain from seeking high Elevation, yet those who are the Exponents of the Great Political Truths we wish to propogate

Charleston, SC - 9 July 1846

The passage of the Tariff has pleased, but not satisfied us. Perhaps it was the best terms which could at this crisis be got

Charleston, SC - 9 December 1847

The Political movements are pregnant with events. The election of Winthrop would argue more harmony in the Whigs than was generally supposed.