James Buchanan receipt and letter, 1808, 1847.

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James Buchanan receipt and letter, 1808, 1847.

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Receipt lists Buchanan's expenses for books, June 18, 1808. On the verso is a list of charges to various individuals "for fines," "for last session," "for not debating," "for entrance," or "for not showing composition," of unclear origin, possibly from the Dickinson College library. Autograph letter signed from James Buchanan to James B. Lane, relating to arrangements for sending Harriet Lane to Georgetown, April 13, 1847.

2 p. on 1 leaf.

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Dickinson College

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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...

Johnston, Harriet Lane, 1830-1903

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Harriet Lane Johnston was born May 9, 1830 in Mercersburg, Pa. In 1841 she became ward of her uncle and future US President, James Buchanan. While he was president she served as White House hostess. In 1866, she married Henry Elliott Johnston and died July 3, 1903 in Narragansett Pier, R.I....