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James Buchanan, Washington, D.C., letter to Henry F. Slaymaker, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania :
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In a letter presumably about the 1856 presidential election, Buchanan mentions a visit to his home by George Humes; he also mentions his prospects in several Pennsylvania counties and the states of Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.
mssHM 24702
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Regarding the support for Buchanan's presidential bid in the 1852 election, reports from Governor Hubbard of Maine.
mssHM 39930
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Sending his autograph as requested.
mssHM 23398
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Writing as a senator, Buchanan reports that he was unable to secure the appointment of M.R. Kintzing as a lieutenant in the Marine Corps.
mssHM 23136
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Buchanan writes that he has received the memorials from the saddlers and harness makers of Philadelphia but that the Senate is prohibited by the constitution from originating any bill to increase duties on foreign imports. He thinks it would advisable that the memorials or a portion of them be presented in the House, where bills must originate.
mssHM 4711
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Letter primarily concerns reports received from Mexico during the Mexican-American War, and speculates on the whereabous of General Scott and the condition of the army. Buchanan also mentions Harriet, presumably his niece Harriet Lane, who appears to be staying with Walker's family.
mssHM 4710