Buchanan donation fund, 1853-1880.

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Buchanan donation fund, 1853-1880.

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Records of a city fund established in 1853 by Hon. James Buchanan with the purchase and donation of a $4000 bond, the interest of which was used to buy heating fuel and other items for needy women throughout the city and as other philanthropists contributed money, additional names were added to the fund.

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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...

Lancaster (Pa.). Mayor's Office

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