Letters from James Buchanan to Thomas L. Hamer

Senator James Buchanan writes two letters to Thomas L. Hamer discussing various contemporary political leaders. In the first letter, Buchanan reflects upon John C. Calhoun's recent visit to the President and the nomination of William H. Harrison as a candidate in the 1840 Presidential election. The second letter discusses the finances of Pennsylvania, which "is now in a dreadful condition."  Transcripts included.