Buchanan, James (1791-1868) 15th President of the United States (1857-1861). Partly-printed Document Signed as Secretary of State, one page, 11½ x 8 in., Department of State, Washington, Mar. 10, 1845. To A.D. Mann, U.S. Consul, Bremen (Germany). Headed "Circular," the document states: "I have the honor to inform you that the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, has appointed me Secretary of State of the United States and that I have this day entered upon the duties of that office. Normal folds and light toning; small paper loss at top and bottom edges and a few tiny edge chips at lower right edge. An exceptionally nice signature, penned on Buchanan's first day as Secretary of State, a capacity in which he would serve until March 7, 1849.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000.
Sold for $3,689 (£1700) at Christie's, London, on April 29, 1981.
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