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Letter from James Buchanan to Stephen Pleasonton

Date

September 10, 1847

Secretary of State James Buchanan writes to Stephen Pleasonton, an auditor, and approves John Randolph Clay's expenses related to attending the marriage of the daughter of the Emperor of Russia.

Location

MC 1998.10, B2, F16

Subject

Economics and Finance

International Affairs

Politics and Government

Format

Letters/Correspondence

Time Period

1840-1859

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Letter from James Buchanan to Stephen Pleasonton

Letter from James Buchanan to J. Randolph Clay

Date

January 9, 1833

James Buchanan, the Minister to Russia, writes J. Randolph Clay with complaints about the cost of sending mail from the United States to Russia and offers diplomatic advice. Transcript included.

Location

MC 1998.10, B1, F13

Subject

International Affairs

Personal and Family Life

Politics and Government

Travel and Tourism

Format

Letters/Correspondence

Time Period

1820-1839

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Letter from James Buchanan to J. Randolph Clay

Date

September 27, 1845

Secretary of State James Buchanan to diplomat J. Randolph Clay regarding future diplomatic appointments, the annexation of Texas, and the possibility of a war with Mexico.

Location

MC 1998.10, B2, F11

Subject

International Affairs

Military Affairs and Conflict

Politics and Government

Format

Letters/Correspondence

Time Period

1840-1859

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Letter from James Buchanan to J. Randolph Clay