Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 to Maria B. Weaver
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06400.03 Author/Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 Place Written: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 14, 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 13.3 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Thanks her for her letter. Disapproves of the remarks of her "female teacher" about religion and is pleased that she also disapproves. For him, "the Christian religion & the teachings of our Saviour and his Apostles are necessary both for this life and the life to come." Asks news of her brother, James. Reports that they have had good sleeping weather.
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