James Buchanan, Wheatland, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, letter to William H. Miller :

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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.

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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.

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  James Buchanan, Wheatland, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, letter to Robert F. Christy :

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  Sending his autograph as requested.

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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.

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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.

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  James Buchanan, Washington, D.C., to William Kintzing :

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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.

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