LANE JOHNSTON. Wheatland, Sep. 29, 1877. �Harriet Lane Johnston's article was commented upon vigorous- ly and favorably by a number of newspapers, such as the Baltimore Sun, the Baltimore Daily News, the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin, the Philadelphia Commonwealth, and the Brooklyn Daily Eagle. In The

elevation of the architect's drawing of the building. In addition it had a picture of Harriet Lane Johnston as she appeared during the Administration of President Buchanan. The article ended with a few facts about requirements for admission to the school and stated that "The aim is to give a thorough

on account of her goodness and loving kindness as wife and mother." �At time of the death of Mr. Johnston in New York City on May 5, 1884, three statements, only partly correct, appeared in news- papers concerning the founding of the Harriet Lane Home for In- valid Children of Baltimore City. On the

will of June 1, 1895, is the only will by Mrs. Johnston that this writer has found. The will of Harriet Lane Johnston and the will of her uncle, James Buchanan, stand in sharp contrast to each other when com- �pared. The uncle and the niece each left a considerable fortune for their day. Both, in death

trust your own health is good, & that your family are all well & prosperous! Hoping to hear from you — believe me Very truly yours Harriet Lane Johnston May 13/86. Baltimore. This Mr. Cooper was John M. Cooper who had been a staunch admirer of James Buchanan for many years. He was editor of the Valley