Letter from James Buchanan to Lily Macalester

Letter from James Buchanan to Lily Macalester
Date
January 20, 1854

James Buchanan writes to Lily Macalester and describes his life in London as the United States Minister to the United Kingdom. "I should be far happier in retirement at Wheatland than amidst the gaiety of London," as Buchanan notes.

Location
MC 1998.10, B3, F15
Time Period

Letter from James Buchanan to George Plitt

Letter from James Buchanan to George Plitt
Date
November 1, 1853

James Buchanan describes his experience working and living in London as United States Minister to the United Kingdom and comments on the latest political news from the United States. George Plitt is a Pennsylvania attorney.

Location
MC 1998.10, B3, F14
Time Period

James Buchanan papers

Letters, 1856 (Box 3, folder 23)
Collection Inventory
Date Range
1808-1991

James Buchanan was a graduate of Dickinson College, Class of 1809, who went on to become the fifteenth president of the United States. The majority of this collection is comprised of correspondence between Buchanan and his business and political associates; over four hundred letters penned by Buchanan are included in the collection. Drafts of speeches, printed pamphlets, and various memorabilia are also represented.

Location
MC 1998.10