Lot 150
Buchanan, James (1791-1868) 15th President of the United States (1857-61). Autograph Letter Signed as Secretary of State, 2pp, 10x8", Washington, 20 May 1847. Marked "Private." Fine; a few edge splits and wear at folds; minor soiling. To George Guier, in part: "…I have always justly appreciated your services & merits as a Democrat….I have no ambitious aspirations beyond that of a desire to obtain & preserve the good opinion of my fellow citizens….We shall never quarrel about your Presidential preferences; because I know you will never support any candidate unless he be a good Democrat. A long experience in public life has convinced me that the perpetuity & prospering of the people of this union depend upon the ascendancy of Democratic principles in the administration of their Government. I shall, therefore, be in favor of that man for President, whoever he may be, best calculated to secure this ascendancy…." In 1848 and 1852, Buchanan was a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination; both times he supported the eventual nominee (Lewis Cass and Franklin Pierce). In 1856, he won the nomination and the election.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000.
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