BUCHANAN, JAMES S., President. Autograph letter signed to James Campbell, Washington, D.C., 30 January 1851, 2 pages, 4to, integral blank, nominations, elections, appointments and politics: "...I cannot desert a friend to secure the neutrality of a foe...If I were thus to act, I should forfeit my own self respect...I rejoice that you have carried the City & Country so triumphantly...I consider your nomination almost certain..."; BUCHANAN. Document signed as President, Washington, D.C., 14 February 1859, 1 page, 4to, accomplished in manuscript, two small tears repaired on verso, President Buchanan directs Secretary of State Lewis Cass "...to affix the Seal of the United States to my Proclamation of an additional article to the Convention for the surrender of criminals between the United States and France..."; together 2 items.

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BUCHANAN, JAMES S., President. Autograph letter signed to James Campbell, Washington, D.C., 30 January 1851, 2 pages, 4to, integral blank, nominations, elections, appointments and politics: "...I cannot desert a friend to secure the neutrality of a foe...If I were thus to act, I should forfeit my own self respect...I rejoice that you have carried the City & Country so triumphantly...I consider your nomination almost certain..."; BUCHANAN. Document signed as President, Washington, D.C., 14 February 1859, 1 page, 4to, accomplished in manuscript, two small tears repaired on verso, President Buchanan directs Secretary of State Lewis Cass "...to affix the Seal of the United States to my Proclamation of an additional article to the Convention for the surrender of criminals between the United States and France..."; together 2 items.
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