Letters from James Buchanan to Jessie Magaw

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1862-1866

Two letters from former President James Buchanan to Jessie Magaw regarding his health, Jessie's education, and news regarding their extended family. "Your Cousin Harriet [Lane] was married to Henry E. Johnston" and they are "happily married," as Buchanan notes. Transcripts included.

People:

Buchanan, James

Magaw, Jessie

Johnston, Henry Elliott

Lane, Harriet

Subject:

Education

Personal and Family Life

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Letters/Correspondence

Time Period:

1860-1879