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Secretary of State James Buchanan writes to Representative John Dickey regarding inviting the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation over to dinner. "It is good I think that Pennsylvanians should occasionally meet in social intercourse without distinction of party," as Buchanan explains....
Location: MC 1998.10, B2, F19
Subject: Politics and Government
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1840-1859
Former Secretary of War William Wilkins writes California Governor John Bigler to recommends Samuel A. Dickey, the son of Representative John Dickey, for a position or an appointment. Samuel "is of good character and correct deportment," as Wilkins notes.
Location: I-Purchase-1998-1
Subject: Politics and Government
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1840-1859
