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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03587.12 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of letters to John Cripps, General Gadsden's Secretary |
| Title | John T Pickett to John Cripps regarding his friends and law and order south of the border |
| Date | 3 April 1854 |
| Author | Pickett, John T. (John Thomas) (1822-1884) |
| Recipient | Cripps, John S. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | U.S. Consul writes that Cripps' friends, Mr. Marquardt (possibly J.B.M. from GLC03587.03 and .06) and Mr. Brunner, have arrived and finds them to be very enterprising. Mentions that Brunner may be deported but reassures him that he will see Brunner through. Has mentioned to Secretary of State Marcy that a military man should be sent to instill law and order south of the border. Discusses the need to reform "consular evils" and will see to it that Marcy is held responsible before the next Democratic National Convention. Calls fellow consul Pleasants "an ass" and says he should not have been appointed, but will try to accept him as they share the same consular district. Discusses Cripps' salary. |
| Subjects | American Statesmen Government and Civics Treaty Diplomacy Latin and South America American West Mexican War Military History Politics Global History and Civics Law Democratic Party Election Finance |
| People | Cripps, John S. (fl. 1820-1875) Pickett, John T. (John Thomas) (1822-1884) |
| Place written | Vera Cruz, Mexico |
| Theme | Government & Politics; The Mexican War |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Pickett was the U.S. Consul at Vera Cruz, Mexico. Cripps was General Gadsden's Secretary and a sawyer by profession. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |