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Senator James Buchanan responds to P. G. Washington's request for a recommendation for a political appointment. "I have recommended no friend for office," as Buchanan explains, "since the present administration came into power." Transcript included.
Location: MC 1998.10, B2, F2
Subject: Politics and Government
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1840-1859
Pennsylvania politician James Buchanan (Class of 1803) writes to Peter G. Washington about political appointments and state elections. Buchanan discusses Washington's prospects of getting a clerkship as well as the possibility of appointments for Carlton B. Cotter, W. Lightner, and W. [Cantisce...
Location: I-AsbellY-2002-31
Subject: Politics and Government
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1840-1859
