Nov 13, 2003 - Sale 1985

Sale 1985 - Lot 115

Price Realized: $ 690
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 700 - $ 1,000
BUCHANAN, JAMES. Autograph Letter Signed, as President, to Miss Esther Parhee?, making arrangements to have a carriage meet her upon her arrival in Washington and informing her that Fanny has passed away. 1 page, folded 8vo sheet with integral blank; usual folds. Washington, 25 April 1859

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"I am grateful to learn that you will be with us on the first of May. As this will come on Sunday next, please to inform us whether the carriage shall be sent to meet you on Saturday or on Monday. Poor Fanny has gone home to her Heavenly Father. There is every reason to believe she was prepared for the change. She suffered much with great patience . . ."