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Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 to William Milnor Roberts

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00541 Author/Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 Place Written: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: August 19, 1837 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Serving as Pennsylvania Senator, Buchanan apologizes to noted civil engineer Roberts for being unable to attend the opening of the first division of the Cumberland Valley Rail Road.

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Roberts, William Milnor, 1810-1881

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