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BUCHANAN, James. Autograph letter signed ("James Buchanan"), as Secretary of State, TO PETER FORCE, Washington, 4 February 1847. 1 page, 4to, FINE, matted and framed with an engraved portrait.
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE NOTED BOOKSELLER on behalf of "Henry A. Mulenberg, Esquire of Reading, Penna. He is the grand nephew of General Muhlenberg of the Revolutionary army & is desirous of obtaining information concerning his military career..."
[With:] BUCHANAN. Autograph letter signed ("James Buchanan"), as President, to Royal Phelps (1809-1884), Washington, 16 October 1860. 1 page, 4to. "I have often thought of giving my nephew James B. Henry, Esquire of New York a special letter of introduction to you & requesting for him your kindness & regard. He was for more than two years my private secretary & performed the duties of the office to my satisfaction & I believe to that of every individual with whom he had personal intercourse. He desired, however, to practice his profession in New York where he has already succeeded better than I had anticipated. He is honorable, honest, industrious, faithful & true, & my sole object in sending him this letter is to make him better acquainted with a friend whom I so highly esteem as yourself." Together 2 items. (2)
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE NOTED BOOKSELLER on behalf of "Henry A. Mulenberg, Esquire of Reading, Penna. He is the grand nephew of General Muhlenberg of the Revolutionary army & is desirous of obtaining information concerning his military career..."
[With:] BUCHANAN. Autograph letter signed ("James Buchanan"), as President, to Royal Phelps (1809-1884), Washington, 16 October 1860. 1 page, 4to. "I have often thought of giving my nephew James B. Henry, Esquire of New York a special letter of introduction to you & requesting for him your kindness & regard. He was for more than two years my private secretary & performed the duties of the office to my satisfaction & I believe to that of every individual with whom he had personal intercourse. He desired, however, to practice his profession in New York where he has already succeeded better than I had anticipated. He is honorable, honest, industrious, faithful & true, & my sole object in sending him this letter is to make him better acquainted with a friend whom I so highly esteem as yourself." Together 2 items. (2)