Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Dates
- Existence: 1791 - 1868
Biography
James Buchanan Jr. (April 23, 1791 – June 1, 1868) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 15th president of the United States from 1857 to 1861. He previously served as secretary of state from 1845 to 1849 and represented Pennsylvania in both houses of the U.S. Congress. He was a states' rights advocate, and minimized the role of the federal government in the nation's final years of slavery.
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Herman Boker passport
Collection
Identifier: Mss 847364
Mss 847364
Date(s):
1847-06-14
Abstract
In English.
James Buchanan letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 849453
Mss 849453
Date(s):
1849-08-03
Abstract
In English.
James Buchanan letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 859264
Mss 859264
Date(s):
1859-04-14
Scope and Contents
Letter from US President James Buchanan in Washington, DC to Courtlandt Palmer, dclining to write letters of introduction as against his policy while in office.
John Wingate Weeks letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 846409
Mss 846409
Date(s):
1846-07-09
Abstract
In English.