Letter, 1843.

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Letter, 1843.

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Handwritten and signed letter written by Maverick on March 5, 1843 and addressed to Waddy Thompson (1798-1868), United States' minister to Mexico. Maverick wrote the item while in prison in Mexico City. He had been captured by Mexican authorities in 1842. Maverick tells of the poor conditions in prison and urges Thompson to speed negotiations for his release. He was freed in April 1843.

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Thompson, Waddy, 1798-1868

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Waddy Thompson, a member of the Whig party of South Carolina, served in the state legislature, U. S. Congress, and as Minister to Mexico. From the description of Waddy Thompson letter, 1848 Jan. 14. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 244566435 South Carolina politician; United States minister to Mexico, 1842-1844. From the description of Waddy Thompson papers, 1823-1851 [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 23304922 American lawyer, politician...

Maverick, Samuel Augustus, 1803-1870

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Texas lawyer and politician. He was active in the Texas revolt against Mexico. From the description of Letter, 1843. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122699429 Pioneer, mayor of San Antonio, Texas, Texas public official, Texas (Republic) public official and soldier. From the description of Letter of Samuel Augustus Maverick, 1843. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79454406 Samuel Augustus Maverick (1803-1870) was born in Pendleton, South Carolina...