contacts would help almost anyone to recognize and analyze the broad issues of the day. Ten years of correspondence between James Buchanan and Harriet Lane, from 1847 to 1857, clearly indicate a mutual respect and admiration of each for the other. In such an atmosphere advice �is sought, given, and

York under date of February 12, 1874, and, among other things, stated, "Not a word from the Executors or any thing further from Mr. [James Buchanan] Henry. I think it is high time." (Page 2154, Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Con- gress). In a letter of April 21, 1874, from 120 Park Street

Harriet Lane Johnston: Pioneer Advocate of Special Care for Children with Chronic Diseases. by Homer T. Rosenberger The renowned Harriet Lane Home at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore has had a tremendous effect upon pediatrics through- out the United States. The "Harriet Lane" set the pattern in

: "To What Extent did Harriet Lane Influence the Public Policies of James Buchanan" Vol. 74 No. 1, 1970, "The Passing of a Great Lady: Mrs. Harriet Lane John- ston" Vol. 75 No. 1, 1971, and "Harriet Lane Johnston: Pioneer Ad- vocate of Special Care for Children with Chronic Diseases" Vol. 76 No. 1, 1972. �

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