11-18-201211-18-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2621BBoston
November 18, 2012 11:00 AMCalender
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Buchanan, James (1791-1868) Autograph Letter Signed, 11 May 1846.

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Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2621BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 18, 2012 11:00AM

Description:

Buchanan, James (1791-1868) Autograph Letter Signed, 11 May 1846.
Large quarto bifolium. To Josiah Bushnell Grinnell (1821-1891),member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa, written by Buchanan as Secretary of State, from the State Department, Washington, D.C., acknowledging Grinnell's letter about the claim of Captain Eliphalet Robbins; old folds, 8 x 10 in.
Grinnell was the man to whom Horace Greeley advised a westerly course.
Estimate $700-900

Keywords

Grinnell, Eliphalet Robbins, Washington, D.C., Department of State, Secretary of State, U.S. House of Representatives, Iowa, Horace Greeley