ALS, 1842 May 23 : Washington, to James A. Caldwell.

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ALS, 1842 May 23 : Washington, to James A. Caldwell.

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Buchanan refers to then President John Tyler: "I feel every disposition to support both when I can do so without a violation of principle, but I cannot approve his Exchequer project ..." This was a plan presented to Congress which envisioned a public banking institution directed by a non-partisan Board of Control. Also referred to are Lord Ashburton's negotiations, conducted with Daniel Webster, adopting a compromise northern boundary of Maine.

2 p. ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm.

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Tyler, John, 1790-1862

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John Tyler (b. March 29, 1790, Charles City County, Virginia–d. January 18, 1862, Richmond, Virginia), was the tenth President of the United States (1841–1845) and the first to succeed to the office following the death of President William Henry Harrison....

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...

Caldwell, James A., active 1862

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