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Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 James Buchanan, his doctrines and policy as exhibited by himself and friends.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00267.202 Author/Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Pamphlet Date: 1856 Pagination: 16 p. : Height: 22.4 cm, Width: 14.8 cm Order a Copy

Attacks Buchanan as a Southern supporter using letters and speeches from Buchanan himself and his supporters. Includes editor headings as charges against Buchanan, such as "Mr. Buchanan in favor of seizing Cuba" "If you can't buy Cuba, steal it" and "Always Faithful to Slavery." Published by Greeley & McElrath at the Tribune Office. Dated as 1856 by David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC. Sewn binding.

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Wise, Henry Alexander, 1806-1876
Brown, Albert Gallatin, 1813-1880
Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869
Brooks, Preston Smith, 1819-1857
Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874
Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874
Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872

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