Gladwell claims that the officer was trying to restrain his dogs while Gadsden was the aggressor.
Colonel Gadsden was appointed quartermaster general for Florida, and acting inspector general.
The Gadsden Purchase of 1853 secured a further small strip of territory from Mexico.
"There's the winner," said Gadsden, quickly pointing to the Manna Exhibit.
This is known as the Gadsden purchase, the treaty being negociated by James Gadsden.
Such men are raised today in every worthy Louisiana home, Gadsden, be it ever so humble.