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James Buchanan, Wheatland, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, letter to William H. Miller :
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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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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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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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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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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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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