BUCHANAN JAMES Autograph Letter Signed as Secretary of State

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"OUR GLORIOUS UNION DEPEND[S] UPON . . . DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES" BUCHANAN, JAMES. Autograph Letter Signed, as Secretary of State, to William W. Downing, declining to publically support a presidential candidate, but predicting that a Democratic candidate would be elected. 1 1/2 pages, 4to, with integral blank; complete separation at horizontal fold, several short separations at vertical folds. (TFC) Washington, 25 September 1848

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". . . No person in my position, except Mr. Clay, has ever addressed the people on the subject of a pending Presidential election; & for this, he was severely censured. Whilst custom precludes me from exercising this right, I am not the less anxious for the success of our candidates. Firmly convinced that the prosperity & perpetuity of our glorious union depend upon the ascendancy of Democratic principles, I would take an active part in the canvass, if I were not Secretary of State. Our Candidates Cass, Butler & Longstreth are worthy representations of these great principles & immensely deserve the support of their party. From present appearances, I entertain but little doubt of their election. . . ."