Lot 4212
Buchanan, James (1791-1868) 15th President of the United States, 1857-1861. Unusually good content Autograph Letter Signed as Secretary of State, Washington, September 1, 1847, 1½ pp, quarto. A letter of condolence to the widow of Silas Wright, a U.S. senator, governor of New York, and close friend of Buchanan's. In part: "I cannot deny myself the mournful satisfaction of expressing my heart felt condolence with you in your recent severe affliction. I know that time alone can sooth, though it will never heal, your wounded heart: still, to know that you have the sincere sympathy of your deceased husband's friends cannot fail to prove grateful to your feelings. / For years Mr. Wright, Doctor Linn [Lewis Fields Linn - U.S. senator from 1833-43] and myself, a little band of brothers, sat together in the Senate in the midst of the opposition. Both these beloved companions have gone ahead 'to the place appointed for all living.' / Your husband was an extraordinary man. I have known him intimately for more than twenty years; & I have never known any man who had the same strength of understanding combined with so much kindness of heart. He has descended to the tomb full of honors & the whole nation deplores his loss. I shall cherish his memory…." More content. Light toning and one small tear at lower edge. An excellent letter with a beautiful signature.
Estimated Value $900 - 1,200.
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