Lot 78
Buchanan, James. Autograph note signed in the text ("Mr. Buchanan"), 1 page, 10 x 8 in. (Lancaster, PA), no date. The note reads, "With the kindest respects of Mr. Buchanan & the most sincere wishes for the health, prosperity, and happiness of Commodore Nicolson. Aug: 25," no year. With envelope bearing Buchanan's franking signature in upper right corner, "James Buchanan" and a double struck blue "Lancaster, Pa" circular postmark, addressed in his hand to "Commodore John B.Nicolson, Navy Yard, Boston".
John B. Nicolson was a career Naval officer who fought aboard the USS Hornet, the USS Flambeau, the USS United States (in its battle with the HMS Macedonian in the War of 1812). He was appointed to the Navy Board in 1840 by President Martin Van Buren and given the rank of Commodore. He died at 63 in 1846.
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
Christie's New York, Oct. 28, 1993, Lot 2084.
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