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Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 to Charles J. Faukner re: defending presidential conduct

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06316 Author/Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 Place Written: Wheatland, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1865/10/21 Pagination: 2 p. 25.3 x 20.3 cm Order a Copy

"I do not recollect a single important measure which I should desire to recall...."

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