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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02103 Author/Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 27, 1847 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 26 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Encloses a passport and a letter for General Campbell. Gazzam was to depart on a voyage to Havana soon and apparently asked Buchanan if there were any dispatches needing posting. Buchanan politely replies that dispatches post to Havana by mail very quickly and that couriers are not usually paid to carry them so he cannot comply with his request.

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

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