Lot 1037
Buchanan, James (1791-1868), 15th President of the U.S. 7¼ x 4½ ALS while Minister to Great Britain, London, Dec. 6, 1855, 2pp. (1 sheet, both sides), to Nathaniel Hawthorne, then U.S. Consul in Liverpool. Buchanan discusses possible witnesses and testimony in a case of murder by a ship's 2nd Mate. Hawthorne's initialed "N. H." response to Buchanan notes that he has examined the witnesses and is satisfied that the mate would not be held for trial on a charge of murder and would not be handed over to Hawthorne by the British authorities. Hawthorne adds that the mate was arrested in New York and cleared. Pieces missing at left and right sides, top and bottom, not affecting Buchanan's signature, "N" of Hawthorne's initials is damaged. Overall tatty and toned, fragile, but excellent association.
Estimate 500 - 750
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| Realized $600 |
