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James Buchanan, Wheatland, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, letter to Robert F. Christy :
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James Buchanan, Wheatland, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, letter to William H. Miller :
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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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James Buchanan, Wheatland, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, letter to Henry Hubbard :
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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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James Buchanan, Washington, D.C., letter to Henry F. Slaymaker, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania :
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Buchanan writes as a congressman regarding political parties, Andrew Jackson's presidential prospects. He also discusses a pending bill that would prohibit importation of certain woolen articles, which he plans to vote against unless amended, and expresses opinions on trade and tariffs. Letter includes addressed cover with franking signature.
mssHM 23071
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James Buchanan, Washington, D.C., letter to Robert J. Walker :
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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
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James Buchanan letter to Mr. Walker :
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Buchanan writing as Secretary of State reports that Mr. Robira (presumably Jose Rovira, a representative of the Republic of Yucatan) is now here, requests Walker send his order.
mssHM 39929
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Abraham Lincoln, Washington, D.C., letter to Henry T. Blow :
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Sending the autograph letter requested by Mr. Dreer. Includes franked and addressed portion of envelope.
mssHM 25023