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James Buchanan was the fifteenth President of the United States, in office from 1856 until 1861.
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JAMES BUCHANAN (1791-1868)
One-page diplomatic letter, signed 'James Buchanan', from Washington, 21 September 1859, small folio with integral blank leaf, to Francis II, King of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, offering condolences on the death of his father, Ferdinand, and congratulating him on his succession (creased on folds), with original envelope with Presidential seal (seal tear, creased).
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One-page diplomatic letter, signed 'James Buchanan', from Washington, 21 September 1859, small folio with integral blank leaf, to Francis II, King of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, offering condolences on the death of his father, Ferdinand, and congratulating him on his succession (creased on folds), with original envelope with Presidential seal (seal tear, creased).
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