E.L. Gage letter, 1862 Jan. 5.

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E.L. Gage letter, 1862 Jan. 5.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122372561

The letter refers to the seizure and release of Confederate diplomats John Slidell and James M. Mason while they were on the British steamer "Trent." It reflects Gage's concern about English opposition to the United States and expresses her patriotism.

1 item (2 leaves) ; 13 x 20 cm.

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 6693783

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Gage, E. L.

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E. L. Gage was an unmarried woman whose brother, George, was a soldier in the United States Army during the Civil War. From the description of E.L. Gage letter, 1862 Jan. 5. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 122372561 ...

Slidell, John, 1793-1871

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American lawyer and politician. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Washington, to T.H. Herbert, Esq., 1856 12 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270664032 Slidell was a Louisiana lawyer and politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, and as Confederate agent to France whose capture sparked the Trent affair. From the description of Legal answer, 1800s. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 122558030 ...

Mason, J. M. (James Murray), 1798-1871

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United States senator. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Washington, to C. Neale, Esq., 1849 Jan. 7. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270607846 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Selma, to Joseph C. Cabell, Esq., 1846 Nov. 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270607032 From the description of Autograph letter signed : to Messrs. Gales & Seaton, 1839 Feb. 6. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270607773 U.S. Congressman, and Confede...