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Letter to Charles Macalester from Lily Macalester

Letter from Lily Macalester to Charles Macalester
Date
May 29, 1860

Lily Macalester writes her father, Charles Macalester, regarding her stay at the White House with her friend, First Lady Harriet Lane. Lily also discusses plans for a friend's wedding and a trip to Arlington.

Location
I-Friends-2000-6
Subject
Personal and Family Life
Politics and Government
Format
Letters/Correspondence
Time Period
1860-1879
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Letter from Lily Macalester to Charles Macalester

Letter from Lily Macalester to Charles Macalester

Letter from Lily Macalester to Charles Macalester
Date
May 26, 1860

Lily Macalester writes her father, Charles Macalester, regarding her stay at the White House with her friend, First Lady Harriet Lane.

Location
I-Friends-2000-5
Subject
International Affairs
Personal and Family Life
Politics and Government
Format
Letters/Correspondence
Time Period
1860-1879
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Letter from Lily Macalester to Charles Macalester

Letter from Lily Macalester to Charles Macalester

Letter from Lily Macalester to Charles Macalester
Date
May 25, 1860

Lily Macalester writes to her father about an "elegant" party at the White House in which the Japanese delegation attended. In addition, Lily describes the plans for a future dinner party. Transcript included.

Location
I-Friends-2000-4
Subject
International Affairs
Personal and Family Life
Politics and Government
Format
Letters/Correspondence
Time Period
1860-1879
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Letter from Lily Macalester to Charles Macalester

Letter from Lily Macalester to Charles Macalester

Letter from Lily Macalester to Charles Macalester
Date
May 13, 1860

Lily Macalester writes to her father, Charles Macalester, about a dinner party she attends while staying at the White House with her friend First Lady Harriet Lane.

Location
I-Friends-2000-3
Subject
Personal and Family Life
Politics and Government
Format
Letters/Correspondence
Time Period
1860-1879
View Item
Letter from Lily Macalester to Charles Macalester

Letter from Lily Macalester to Charles Macalester

Letter from Lily Macalester to Charles Macalester
Date
May 11, 1860

Lily Macalester writes her father, Charles Macalester, regarding her stay at the White House with her friend, First Lady Harriet Lane.

Location
I-Friends-2000-2
Subject
Personal and Family Life
Politics and Government
Format
Letters/Correspondence
Time Period
1860-1879
View Item
Letter from Lily Macalester to Charles Macalester

Letter from James Buchanan to Charles Macalester

Letter from James Buchanan to Charles Macalester
Date
July 2, 1860

President James Buchanan writes to Charles Macalester asking for advice regarding North Carolina Bonds. Buchanan also mentions that he misses Macalester's daughter, Lily, who is friends with Buchanan's niece.

Location
I-LaskyR-2000-1
Subject
Business and Industry
Economics and Finance
Personal and Family Life
Format
Letters/Correspondence
Time Period
1860-1879
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Letter from James Buchanan to Charles Macalester

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