Lot 148
Buchanan, James. Fine. Matted and framed with an engraved identification plaque and engraved transcription along with a matted color photo of the president, all to an overall size of 28 x 18½." 15th President of the United States, 1857-1861.
Autograph Letter Signed as President. One page, octavo, February 17, 1860. In this letter, Buchanan, the only bachelor President, refers to Miss Harriet Lane, his niece, who acted as hostess during his White House years in place of a First Lady.
"To Mrs. John R. Thomson,
In the absence of Miss Lane, will you do me the favor to take her place at the dinner today? If you will thus honor me, I would thank you to be here a few minutes before 6 o'clock to assist me in receiving the company - From your friend, very respectfully - James Buchanan".
Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,750.
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