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Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 to Edward D. Gazzam

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02102 Author/Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 Place Written: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 April 1842 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket : free frank ; 26 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Expresses the great value he places on Gazzam's friendship and political support. Comments that the office of the president is one that should not be sought out, but should also not be declined. Written as Senator from Pennsylvania. With a postscript at the end stating he will return to Washington tomorrow or Monday. Later addition, in another hand at the end "(x office of President)." Addressed to Gazzam in Petersburg, Pennsylvania.

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Gazzam, Edward D., fl. 1842-1847

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