a. (medal): Circular bronzed copper commemorative medal. On Front: Raised profile of James Buchanan in center. Around edge: "James Buchanan, President of the United States" "Paquet F." under profile. On reverse: Standing toga-clad man with snake around his right wrist. To left is seated female; young man on knees with arm around standing man/physician; bearded man with scythe behind and to right. "To Dr. Frederick Rose, Assistant Surgeon, Royal Navy, G.B." At base: "For kindness and humanity/ to officers and crew/ of the U.S. Steamer/ Susquehanna."
b.(case): Book-like red leather case. On both outside covers, an eagle within a circle surrounded by 13 stars. A square floral border with spray of flowers in each corner is inside an outer border of 3 solid lines. All impressions in gold. A brass clasp in center on front and back covers. Circular opening/holder for medallion is surround by a metallic thread cord. Dark blue velvet with impressed floral sprays in each corner cover the front and back. Metallic cord around outer edges. Narrow red leather edges are stamped with a gold chain pattern.
Henry reunion of all six brothers, "first time in 21 years", at Sentinal Pines, Hague, New York. Standing, left to right: Frank, Reginald, Robert, Sidney, William and James. Sitting, left to right: Jack, son of Robert; Morgan, son of Sidney: Pamela, daughter of Frank; and Robert, Jr. File includes accession form. Acquired from Mrs. John T. Henry in 1986.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Album of carte de visits. Man with goatee and hand tinted color in cheeks. "Uncle Henry" written on back (the name Charlie is crossed out). Has tax stamp.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.