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Harcourt: Biographies: James Gadsden, 1788 1858
Explore this short profile on the life of James Gadsden, who was instrumental in the purchasing of land from Mexico to build a southern railroad route to the Pacific.
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Gadsden Purchase: Odd Land Deal
An informal description of the Gadsden Purchase land deal. Details about the personalities and rationale for this agreement.