Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
John Buchanan Floyd Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss. 65 F59
Scope and Contents
Papers, 1831-1863, of John B. Floyd, governor of Virginia, United States Secretary of War and Confederate general. The papers, chiefly 1850-1862, concern the three positions he held. Correspondents include James Buchanan, Jefferson Davis, Samuel Houston, Benjamin Huger, Alexander von Humboldt, R. M. T. Hunter, Charles James Faulkner, Jenny Lind, James Murray Mason, William Ballard Preston, Winfield Scott, John Tyler, Daniel Webster and the Duke of Wellington.
Dates:
1831-1862
Found in:
Special Collections Research Center
Henry Alexander Wise Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 01269
Scope and Contents
Three letters (1856-1859) concerning United States politics (especially the 1856 presidential election), and his family; containing his views on religion and liberty; and making an appeal to James Buchanan on behalf of a candidate for appointed office.
Dates:
1856-1859
Found in:
Special Collections Research Center
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