Letter from James Buchanan to George McClellan

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February 27, 1842

Senator James Buchanan responds to Dr. George McClellan's request for his son to receive an appointment as a cadet, possibly to West Point. "I have not interfered either directly or indirectly, in any appointment since Mr. Van Buren retired; but if I have a right to nominate a cadet, your son shall be appointed," as Buchanan explains. Transcript included.

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Buchanan, James

McClellan, George Brinton

Sturgeon, Daniel

Van Buren, Martin

Spencer, John Canfield

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Military Affairs and Conflict

Politics and Government

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Letters/Correspondence

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