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Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 to James A. Caldwell re: financial matters

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06939 Author/Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 Place Written: Lancaster Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1837/03/24 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25.2 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Buchanan also mentions servants, and to make sure that the "little black man who blacked my boots" is paid.

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