Letters, 1848-1857, to William Hopkins.

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Letters, 1848-1857, to William Hopkins.

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In this group of six letters, Buchanan speaks candidly to an old and trusted friend. He makes mention of the presidential election of 1852, sectional disputes and the slavery issue, the candidacies of Lewis Cass, Winfield Scott and others, the governorship of Pennsylvania and the political climate in Western Pennsylvania generally. After graduating from Dickinsn College in 1809, Buchanan went to study law with Hopkins, who mantained an office in Lancaster; from these letters, it is evident that Buchanan continued to regard his mentor with great respect and affection.

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Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

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Epithet: US President British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000471.0x000128 James Buchanan, Jr. (1791-1868) was the 15th President of the United States, serving from 1857–1861. Prior to his presidency, Buchanan represented Pennsylvania in the House of Representatives and later the Senate, and served as Secretary of State under President James K. Polk (1845-1849). Source : About the White Hous...

Hopkins, William, of Washington Co., Pa.

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