Buchanan, James (1791-1868) to Robert Tyler re: politics in Pennsylvania, loneliness
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02793.031 Author/Creator: Buchanan, James (1791-1868) Place Written: Washington Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 April 1859 Pagination: 1 p. 20 x 13 cm Order a Copy
Written as President, remarking that only he and Miss Lane occupy the White House.
Wshington 7 April 1859.
My dear Sir
I have received you favor of yesterday & rejoice that you have accepted the Chairmanship of the Committee. The right man in the right place.
I am happy to infer from your letter that you intend soon to pay us a visit, & I [struck] write to say that you must come directly to the White House. This [struck] will be [inserted] but charity as Miss Lane & myself are now its only occupants.
I am sorry to learn that our friend desire "to fiddle away both Convention & Platform". [sic] This I think must be confined to Philadelphia. So far as I can judge the tone of feeling is heavily throught the State.
Your friend
Very respectfully
James Buchanan
Robert Tyler
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