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- GLC#
- GLC02658
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 25 April 1854
- Author/Creator
- Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
- Title
- to Nahum Capen
- Place Written
- London, England
- Pagination
- 2 p. : Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 18.5 cm
- Primary time period
- National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
- Sub-Era
- Age of Jackson
Discusses Capen's book, The History of Democracy, and mentions people to whom he has sent it, including members of the press who have responded favorably to it. Comments that although he is doing well in England, he is looking forward to the end of his mission so that he may return home. Written as Minister to Great Britain on stationary printed with "Legation of The United States. London." With later typewritten copy of the letter.
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