Gadsden, James, 1788-1858

Negotiator of the Fort Moultrie Treaty with the Seminole Indians, 1823, and the Gadsden Purchase with Mexico, 1853; planter and merchant of Charleston, S.C., and Florida; president of the S.C. Railroad, 1840-1850; graduate, Yale College, 1806; served as 2nd Lt. in the Engineer Corps during War of 1812; served as Andrew Jackson's aide-de-camp; son of Philip Gadsden; grandson of Gen. Christopher Gadsden (1724-1805).

From the description of James Gadsden papers, 1820-1858. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 43767706

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