v. A BENJAMIN FRANKLIN LETTER By William Frederic Worner In the Division of Manuscripts in the Library of Congress in Washington, D. C., there is an original letter writen by Benjamin Franklin to Edward Ship- pen, Esq., of Lancaster, Pa. The communication is a short one, and in it the illustrious

stated that President Buchanan "returned to his home [Wheatland] following his term as President of the United States and prac- tised law at the Lancaster bar." James Buchanan was admitted to the bar, in Lancaster, November 17th, 1812, and practiced law here until he entered upon his political career

church, and sat with them during divine service. During the first year, twenty pupils earned prayer books, and this enabled them to participate in the public services. Attached to the school was a library. The books were presented by members of the congregation. The library was used as an additional

rely confidently that she will not deceive, I shall most heartily rejoice should her account of you be favor- able. In that event, God willing, I intend to pay you a visit. Most affectionately, James Buchanan." In a postscript Buchanan says "your letter is without date, and does not purport to come