Deed to Wheatland on parchment. Indenture for purchase of Wheatland by James Buchanan from William Meredith and Catherine Meredith. Dated December 2, 1848 with seal of William Meredith and of Catherine Meredith. Not signed by James Buchanan. Some fold marks and stain
Conservation proposal by Lancaster Galleries (Fine Art, Custom Framing, Restoration) June and July 2001. Quote to suface clean, mount, glaze to prevent fading, and seal.
100th Anniversary celebration at Wheatland. In typescript on back of photograph: "'Wheatland' the historic home of James Buchanan, President of the United States 1857 - 1861 Lancaster, Pennsylvania General view - 'Wheatland Day' May 10, 1953". Photograph taken for the Pennsylvania State Department of Commerce.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
100th Anniversary celebration at Wheatland. In typescript on back of photograph: "'Wheatland' home of James Buchanan. Lancaster, Penna.' Photograph taken for the Pennsylvania State Department of Commerce.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.