ALS, 1856 June 26 : Wheatland near Lancaster, Pa., to W. Reid Sanders.

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ALS, 1856 June 26 : Wheatland near Lancaster, Pa., to W. Reid Sanders.

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Written after his nomination at the Democratic Convention to Reid Sanders, a young man of 18. Buchanan demonstrates a fatherly concern in this charming letter full of sage, eternally valid advice. "Pray take regular exercise and reflect upon all you read so as to incorporate and appreciate it and not suffer it to slip away from your memory." Engraved portrait with engraved signature included.

2 p. ; 16.25 x 20.25 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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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...