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James Buchanan Autograph Letter Signed

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Autographs Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,000.00 USD
James Buchanan Autograph Letter Signed
<B>James Buchanan Autograph Letter Signed</B></I> A.L.S. <I>"James Buchanan",</B></I> 1p., 8" x 9.25", Washington, April 13, 1846, to historian George Bancroft then serving as Secretary of the Navy in President Polk's cabinet. He writes: <I>"W. Solomon Kouples of Charleston, S.C. is now here. He is the blacksmith in whose appointment to Memphis so much interest has been felt by Messrs Holmes, Hugor, Pettigrew & others of South Carolina. I trust that you may now be able to make the appointment. Commodore Warrington is well acquainted with the merits of W. Pettigrew & I respectfully refer you to him for information…"</B></I> Tipped to a larger sheet, very clean and in fine condition. Accompanied by an engraving of Buchanan.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)