Fall Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2018
A letter from Secretary of State Buchanan dated 25, November, 1845, addressed to Eliza Harrison pertaining to her husband William's financial interests in Haiti / Dominican Republic during the Dominican War of Independence. Buchanan explains that President Polk has dispatched a ship from the Home Squadron, commanded by Commodore David Conner (soon to lead the Naval effort in the Mexican-American War), to the island to protect American interests. Hand written and signed by Buchanan, including addressed envelope with partially intact seal.
James Buchanan ALS Protecting American interest in Dominican Republic
Click above for larger image.