Letter from James Buchanan to M. G. Dale

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October 9, 1847

Secretary of State James Buchanan writes M. G. Dale with an update on an appointment for Mr. Holcomb in the War Department and comments on Pennsylvania politics. "Governor Shunk will be elected by a large majority should he have fair play," as Buchanan observes. Transcript included.

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Military Affairs and Conflict

Politics and Government

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Letters/Correspondence

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1840-1859