James Buchanan letter
Collection — Folder: S2916
Identifier: S2916
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a June 22, 1821 handwritten letter, 7 ¾’ wide and 6” high, with faded ink, by James Buchanan. The addressee is unknown. There is a typed transcript of the letter, which is well done. The letter concerns payment of money owed and bail for Mr. Gambler. The men mentioned in the letter are: Christian Hertzler, Jacob Gambler, George Meyer, Christian Miller, and George Weaver.
Dates
- 1821/06/22
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
James Buchanan (1791-1868) was president of the United States from 1857-1861. He was the only president from Pennsylvania and the only president who was a lifelong bachelor. From 1821 to 1831, Mr. Buchanan served in the United States House of Representatives.
Source:
www.wikipedia.com accessed on November 21, 2013.
Source:
www.wikipedia.com accessed on November 21, 2013.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed in 2013/11 by Nikki Stoddard Schofield. EAD finding aid created in 2013/11 by Nikki Stoddard Schofield.
- Title
- James Buchanan letter
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
