James Buchanan 1859 Autograph Letter Signed as President
15th President. Two-page, recto and verso on one sheet, autograph letter signed “James Buchanan” AS PRESIDENT, April 17, 1859, Washington, to Esther Parker (addressed as “My dear Miss Hetty”), in full:
I hope you will be able to come see me in the beginning of the next week, say on or before Wednesday the 27th instant. If you can come before, so much the better. Miss Lane will leave to make her visit to New York around that time.
We have but better news here which would interest you. Mrs. Craig will leave for Georgia tomorrow morning. Mr & Mrs. Cobb and all the family will leave on Wednesday & overtake her at Richmond from whence she will accompany them home. She earnestly requested me not to forget to giver her love to you. She stayed at Mr. Cobb’s since her return to Washington.
The information concerning Fanny [?] is very unfavorable. I fear that she will soon be called away & brought to her heavenly home. She is a good girl…& has been much affected.
Please to remember me kindly to yous sister & our neighbors…
Howell Cobb was serving as Secretary of the Treasury and would later serve as a key figure in the lead-up to the Civil War, playing a role in Georgia’s secession and served as a Confederate General.
Bold writing, several heavy folds with top of signature touched by one fold, some age toning. Ink blot at top of first page.
Accompanied by an additional Letter of Authenticity from James Spence Authentication / JSA
Esther Parker, or Miss Hetty, as she was known to James Buchanan and his family, was employed by Buchanan as his housekeeper from 1834 until the time of his death in 1868. Her presence and position in Buchanan’s household are known through references to her in letters and other writings of Mr. Buchanan and members of his family. According to James [Buchanan] Henry, Mr. Buchanan’s nephew, Miss Hetty was from a well-to-do Philadelphia family and had the manners of a fine lady. She commanded respect in the Buchanan household and was treated as one of the family. After Mr. Buchanan’s death, she remained in Lancaster, PA where she died in 1899.
15th President. Two-page, recto and verso on one sheet, autograph letter signed “James Buchanan” AS PRESIDENT, April 17, 1859, Washington, to Esther Parker (addressed as “My dear Miss Hetty”), in full:
I hope you will be able to come see me in the beginning of the next week, say on or before Wednesday the 27th instant. If you can come before, so much the better. Miss Lane will leave to make her visit to New York around that time.
We have but better news here which would interest you. Mrs. Craig will leave for Georgia tomorrow morning. Mr & Mrs. Cobb and all the family will leave on Wednesday & overtake her at Richmond from whence she will accompany them home. She earnestly requested me not to forget to giver her love to you. She stayed at Mr. Cobb’s since her return to Washington.
The information concerning Fanny [?] is very unfavorable. I fear that she will soon be called away & brought to her heavenly home. She is a good girl…& has been much affected.
Please to remember me kindly to yous sister & our neighbors…
Howell Cobb was serving as Secretary of the Treasury and would later serve as a key figure in the lead-up to the Civil War, playing a role in Georgia’s secession and served as a Confederate General.
Bold writing, several heavy folds with top of signature touched by one fold, some age toning. Ink blot at top of first page.
Accompanied by an additional Letter of Authenticity from James Spence Authentication / JSA
Esther Parker, or Miss Hetty, as she was known to James Buchanan and his family, was employed by Buchanan as his housekeeper from 1834 until the time of his death in 1868. Her presence and position in Buchanan’s household are known through references to her in letters and other writings of Mr. Buchanan and members of his family. According to James [Buchanan] Henry, Mr. Buchanan’s nephew, Miss Hetty was from a well-to-do Philadelphia family and had the manners of a fine lady. She commanded respect in the Buchanan household and was treated as one of the family. After Mr. Buchanan’s death, she remained in Lancaster, PA where she died in 1899.
15th President. Two-page, recto and verso on one sheet, autograph letter signed “James Buchanan” AS PRESIDENT, April 17, 1859, Washington, to Esther Parker (addressed as “My dear Miss Hetty”), in full:
I hope you will be able to come see me in the beginning of the next week, say on or before Wednesday the 27th instant. If you can come before, so much the better. Miss Lane will leave to make her visit to New York around that time.
We have but better news here which would interest you. Mrs. Craig will leave for Georgia tomorrow morning. Mr & Mrs. Cobb and all the family will leave on Wednesday & overtake her at Richmond from whence she will accompany them home. She earnestly requested me not to forget to giver her love to you. She stayed at Mr. Cobb’s since her return to Washington.
The information concerning Fanny [?] is very unfavorable. I fear that she will soon be called away & brought to her heavenly home. She is a good girl…& has been much affected.
Please to remember me kindly to yous sister & our neighbors…
Howell Cobb was serving as Secretary of the Treasury and would later serve as a key figure in the lead-up to the Civil War, playing a role in Georgia’s secession and served as a Confederate General.
Bold writing, several heavy folds with top of signature touched by one fold, some age toning. Ink blot at top of first page.
Accompanied by an additional Letter of Authenticity from James Spence Authentication / JSA
Esther Parker, or Miss Hetty, as she was known to James Buchanan and his family, was employed by Buchanan as his housekeeper from 1834 until the time of his death in 1868. Her presence and position in Buchanan’s household are known through references to her in letters and other writings of Mr. Buchanan and members of his family. According to James [Buchanan] Henry, Mr. Buchanan’s nephew, Miss Hetty was from a well-to-do Philadelphia family and had the manners of a fine lady. She commanded respect in the Buchanan household and was treated as one of the family. After Mr. Buchanan’s death, she remained in Lancaster, PA where she died in 1899.