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Letters from James Buchanan to Aaron Vail
Number of Pages
5
Date
1838, 1849

Two letters from James Buchanan to American diplomat Aaron Vail regarding relations with the United Kingdom and the "perfect chaos" of the United States' consular system. Transcripts included.

People
Buchanan, James
Vail, Aaron
Van Buren, Martin
Subject
International Affairs
Politics and Government
Format
Letters/Correspondence
Time Period
1820-1839
1840-1859
Location
MC 1998.10
Origin
Gifts of Various Donors
Letters from James Buchanan to Aaron Vail

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