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Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 Circular letter re: declaration of war on Mexico

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01860.18 Author/Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 1846/05/14 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 32 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Printed letter signed as Secretary of State. This copy was sent to to Seth Sweetser, U.S. Consul at Guayaquil.

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

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