Letters from James Buchanan to Reah Frazer

Senator James Buchanan writes five letters to Col Reah Frazer regarding a number of different political issues, including the 1840 Democratic National Convention, the 1840 and 1844 Presidential Elections, the Independent Treasury Bill, appointments to President Tyler's cabinet, the possibility of removing Mrs. Mary Dickson as a postmaster, and the 1844 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election. Transcripts included.