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Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 Mr. Buchanan's administration on the eve of rebellion [inscribed, with telegram]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03354 Author/Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 Place Written: New York Type: Book signed Date: 1866 Pagination: 296 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 16 cm Order a Copy

Inscribed to Dr. James R. Speer, With telegram glued to front pastedowns, to Speer, announcing Buchanan's death.

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