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Letters from James Buchanan to Mr. Lane and James L. Reynolds

Letters from James Buchanan to Mr. Lane and James L. Reynolds
Date
1853-1854

James Buchanan writes to Mr. Lane and James L. Reynolds regarding paying bills, political appointments, and Buchanan's political future.

Location
MC 1998.10
Subject
Economics and Finance
International Affairs
Politics and Government
Format
Letters/Correspondence
Time Period
1840-1859
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Letters from James Buchanan to Mr. Lane and James L. Reynolds

Letter from Harriet Lane to Lily Macalester

Letter from Harriet Lane to Lily Macalester
Date
July 14, 1853

Harriet Lane writes Lily Macalester with gossip about mutual acquaintances and discusses Wheatland. Lane lives with her uncle, James Buchanan, in Pennsylvania. Transcript included.

Location
I-Friends-2001-5
Subject
Personal and Family Life
Format
Letters/Correspondence
Time Period
1840-1859
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Letter from Harriet Lane to Lily Macalester

Letter from Harriet Lane to Lily Macalester

Letter from Harriet Lane to Lily Macalester
Date
September 13, 1857

First Lady Harriet Lane writes to Lily Macalester about the going ons of Washington D.C., her trip to Pennsylvania, Macalester's trip to West Point, as well as various bits of gossip.

Location
I-Friends-2000-8
Subject
Military Affairs and Conflict
Personal and Family Life
Politics and Government
Travel and Tourism
Format
Letters/Correspondence
Time Period
1840-1859
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Letter from Harriet Lane to Lily Macalester

Letter from Hetty Parker to James Henry

Letter from Hetty Parker to James Henry
Date
November 9, 1852

Hetty Parker, James Buchanan's housekeeper, writes to James B. Henry, Buchanan's nephew.

Location
I-Friends-2010-3
Subject
Personal and Family Life
Politics and Government
Format
Letters/Correspondence
Time Period
1840-1859
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Letter from Hetty Parker to James Henry

Letter from Hetty Parker to James Henry

Letter from Hetty Parker to James Henry
Date
September 12, 1851

Hetty Parker, James Buchanan's housekeeper, writes to James B. Henry, Buchanan's nephew. Parker reports news of various Buchanan family relatives and friends, including Miss Ward, Mr. Lane, Miss Harriet, and many others. Transcript included.

Location
I-Friends-2010-3
Subject
Personal and Family Life
Format
Letters/Correspondence
Time Period
1840-1859
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Letter from Hetty Parker to James Henry

Letter from James Buchanan to James Henry

Letter from James Buchanan to James Henry
Date
November 16, 1852

James Buchanan writes to his nephew and legal ward, James Buchanan Henry, regarding commencement at Princeton and Henry's plans for after graduation.

Location
I-Friends-2010-2
Subject
Education
Personal and Family Life
Format
Letters/Correspondence
Time Period
1840-1859
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Letter from James Buchanan to James Henry

Letter from James Buchanan to James Henry

Letter from James Buchanan to James Henry
Date
September 17, 1852

James Buchanan writes to his nephew and legal ward, James Buchanan Henry. Buchanan is pleased with the news of Henry's success from his last letter.

Location
I-Friends-2010-2
Subject
Education
Personal and Family Life
Format
Letters/Correspondence
Time Period
1840-1859
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Letter from James Buchanan to James Henry

Letter from James Henry to James Buchanan

Letter from James Henry to James Buchanan
Date
September 1, 1843

James Buchanan Henry writes to his uncle, US Senator James Buchanan, and describes some of his experiences at his new school.

Location
I-Friends-2010-4
Subject
Education
Personal and Family Life
Format
Letters/Correspondence
Time Period
1840-1859
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Letter from James Henry to James Buchanan

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