Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 to Edward D. Gazzam re: Texas and the annexation treaty
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02100 Author/Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1844/04/13 Pagination: 1 p. + FF 34 x 20 cm Order a Copy
Written as Senator from Pennsylvania to his friend Edward Gazzam. Buchanan's delaying tactics the following year as Secretary of State under Tyler allowed the president to ask for a declaration of war against Mexico. A portion of the letter on p. 1 was removed by cutting, probably by Buchanan. With free frank.
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