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Letter from James Buchanan to Peter Washington
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2
Date:
July 6, 1853
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?]."No man better deserves a good clerkship, and there are few men who would better perform the duties," as Buchanan explains to Washington.
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I-AsbellY-2002-31
Origin:
Gift of Yale Asbell