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Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1791 - 1868

biographical statement

Citation:
His Mr. Buchanan’s administration on the eve of Rebellion, 1866

Wikipedia, Dec. 8, 2011: James Buchanan page (James Buchanan; b. Apr. 23, 1791 in Mercersburg, Pa.; d. June 1, 1868 in Lancester, Pa.; president of the United States, 1857-1861)

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

James Buchanan letter to Samuel L. Southard

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233289245]
Identifier: Vault MSS 367
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter, dated 19 Feb. 1826, and addressed to Samuel L. Southard. Buchanan, a United States Congressman at the time, recommends Charles Henderson of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, for an appointment as a midshipman.

Dates: 1826 February 19
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / James Buchanan letter to Samuel L. Southard

Eunice P. Houche letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230311463]
Identifier: MSS SC 1366
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter. The letter primarily contains affectionate greetings and personal family matters. Houche gossips about the local gentry, especially Erastus S. ("Doc") Holden, organizer of the Holden Drug Company and the mayor of Stockton. Houche also mentions particulars about President Buchanan's popularity in her area and the gubernatorial race in California.

Dates: 1857
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Eunice P. Houche letter

Letter, 1836

 Item — Box 8: [Barcode: 31197233283206], Folder: 49-50
Identifier: Vault MSS 2
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter, dated 4 Feb. 1836 and addressed to Mahlon Dickerson. Buchanan writes that Col. Freeman be given an appointment in the Marine Corps.

Dates: 1836
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 2, Fred A. Rosenstock autograph collection

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