Lot 31
Buchanan, James - Passport Signed as Secretary of State (1791-1868) 15th President of the United States (1857-61). He represented Pennsylvania in the U. S. House of Representatives and the Senate, served as Minister to Russia under Andrew Jackson, as Secretary of State under James K. Polk, and as Ambassador to the United Kingdom under Franklin Pierce. Partly-printed document signed "James Buchanan" as Secretary of State, one page, 12¾ x 10½", Washington, June 26, 1848. Being a passport for Henry B. Skinner, 21 years old, 5'7½" tall, with a medium forehead, grey eyes, a grecian nose, small mouth, short chin, brown hair, light complexion, and an oval face. Fine; expected folds, and an ink smudge over "United". Matted with a 9 x 5¾" engraving of Buchanan by Johnson, Fry, & Co. and framed to an overall size of 18½ x 22½". Estimate Value $500 - 750
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