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James Buchanan Autograph Letter Signed; 1840

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James Buchanan Autograph Letter Signed; 1840
<B>James Buchanan Autograph Letter Signed as Senator.</B></I> One page, 7.5" x 9.5", Washington, June 18, 1840 to Joel Roberts Poinsett, Secretary of War, on behalf of Mr. Chas Sheaff, requesting the military discharge of his son George W. Sheaff. He writes, in part: "<I>This will be delivered...for the purpose of obtaining the discharge of...George W. Sheaff who has enlisted...in a state of Mental derangement to which he has been...since he has been 18 years of age. The testimony on this subject is so clear as to leave no doubt.</B></I>" Usual folds, else fine. <I>Ex. Henry E. Luhrs Collection.</B></I><BR><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)