Lot 283
James Buchanan (1791-1868), 15th President of the U.S. (1857-1861). Autograph Letter Signed, one page, 8 x 9¾ Lancaster, Pa., November 30, 1840. While a U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, Buchanan writes to Secretary of the Navy, "Hon: James K. Paulding", in full:
"I have been requested by friends whom I should gladly serve to recommend the appointment of George Melville Dibble, as a Midshipman in the Navy. He is represented to me to be a boy of extraordinary promise. His father is a resident of Michigan; but his application will be made from New York and will be strongly urged, as I understand, by Wm. Wright. I should feel much gratified could you grant him the appointment; although you may consider it rather extraterritorial for me to recommend him. My anxiety for his success must be my apology. From your friend very respectfully, James Buchanan"
Very Fine, accompanied by an engraved portrait.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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