Description: 15th President. Manuscript letter signed “James Buchanan” AS PRESIDENT, December 11, 1860, Washington, DC, to “Miss Hartley Graham” in Norfolk, VA, in full:I duly received your favor of 24th ultimo, but until now have been prevented, by pressure of official business, from acknowledging its receipt. The application of Worth O. Gwynn for an appointment as Cadet at West Point, which accompanied your letter, and which you so earnestly and so well advocate, has been placed on file in the War Department. The appointments of Cadets are not to be made until February, at which time the applications will all come regularly before me. The case of your application shall them have due and careful consideration - but until then I must reserve my decision.In the mean time believe me to be, MadamFolds, tape repairs to verso. Flowing secretarial hand with a large, dark Buchanan signature as lame duck President as Abraham Lincoln was elected just a month earlier. We authored the Presidential Autographs chapter in the 7th Edition of The Sanders Autograph Price Guide. We guarantee the authenticity of this item with our written certification, without time limit. We are full-time autograph dealers specializing in Presidential, Historical and Sports collectibles. Additional information and/or images gladly sent promptly. Some images are stock photos for items we have multiples of. All buyers will receive our once-a-month specials email. Please alert us if you would prefer not to receive these specials. Please view our other auctions for additional material including historical autographs, Steiner Sports and Yankees memorabilia and Presidential signatures. Shipping on this item is $12 within the Continental USA. All international orders are sent at buyers risk and all customs forms fully declared. All items sent via USPS with their insurance as well as private insurance. We prefer payment via Paypal and ship within one business day. We can also accept VISA, Mastercard and Discover cards directly. All NY residents must pay 8.625% sales tax unless a valid NY State resale certificate is submitted. We are full-time autograph dealers. We appreciate your interest in Shafran Collectibles.
Price: 1200 USD
Location: East Meadow, New York
End Time: 2024-09-02T19:16:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Industry: Presidential
President: James Buchanan
Signed: Yes
