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Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 to James Boyd re: circular, instructions to US envoys abroad [printed]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03712 Author/Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 22 June 1846 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 32 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Printed letters signed as Secretary of State.

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