Letters from James Buchanan to Edward D. Gazzam

Letters from James Buchanan to Edward D. Gazzam
Number of Pages: 
10
Date: 
1840-1842

Senator James Buchanan writes three letters to Edward D. Gazzam regarding political maters in Pennsylvania as well as the national level. Democrats will "leave the Whig party to themselves" because, as Buchanan explains, "this party contains within itself the seeds of its own destruction." Buchanan also shares news of potential cabinet appointments by President John Tyler. Transcripts included.

Time Period: 
Location: 
MC 1998.10
Origin: 
Gifts of Various Donors