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James Buchanan

Writing on Pennsylvania postal routes as Secretary of State

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Writing on Pennsylvania postal routes as Secretary of State

LS, one page, 8 x 10, July 13, 1847. Buchanan writes to John Pumroy, Esq. In part: “Your letter … praying for an alteration in the Mifflintown post-route so as to make Fannettsburg the terminating point, reached here…. I have now, however, referred the papers to the Postmaster General … hearing testimony to the high respectability of the signers, and expressive of the pleasure it would afford me if their wishes could be guaranteed.” In fine condition, with one faint mailing fold touching signature and a few short edge separations to other mailing folds. LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #315 - Ended November 15, 2006