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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry
Title
Letter from J. B. Henry to Mary Hagner Nicholson
Object ID
JBFP 3.1.1.065
Date Range
1859/01/04
  2 documents     10 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry
Title
Letter from J. B. Henry to Mary Hagner Nicholson
Description
Letter from J. B. Henry to Mary Hagner Nicholson commenting on the “small card” he sent ahead of this letter; expresses his utter happiness when thinking of her; Congress reconvened with the Senate moving into its new hall; the capital gets water for the first time via aqueduct; has a rare night off; goes to Judge Campbell’s party while Harriet, Mrs. Craig, and Miss Magraw go to a concert; waxes romantic about a photograph of her; will be in Mr. Scharff’s wedding; comments on her father and mother; and expects a long letter in return and hopes to see her Saturday. Envelope with postmark, stamp, and wax seal almost intact addressed to Miss Mary H. Nicholson, Annapolis, Maryland. Washington, D.C.
Date Range
1859/01/04
Creator
Henry, James Buchanan, 1833-1915
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 3, Box 1
People
Campbell, James
Craig, Elizabeth Church
Henry, James Buchanan
Magraw, Miss
Henry, Mary Hagner Nicholson
Scharff, Christian Henry
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Nicholson, Eliza Ann Hagner
Nicholson, Joseph Hopper
Subjects
Personal correspondence
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Correspondence, Personal
Letters
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
2 items, 10 pages to scan, 4.5 x 7 in. and 3 x 5.5 in.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 3 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 3.1.1.065
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS1997.030a-c
Other Number
JBFP Part 3, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 65
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry
Title
Letter from J. B. Henry to Mary Hagner Nicholson
Object ID
JBFP 3.1.1.066
Date Range
1859/01/20
  2 documents     10 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry
Title
Letter from J. B. Henry to Mary Hagner Nicholson
Description
Letter from J. B. Henry to Mary Hagner Nicholson trying to avoid addressing strongly his independence of Uncle and will leave his current position as scheduled; missed her letter and will check at the post office; Mrs. Judge Roosevelt is visiting and Mrs. Craig is charming as ever. Envelope addressed to Miss Mary H. Nicholson, Annapolis, Maryland. Washington, D.C.
Date Range
1859/01/20
Creator
Henry, James Buchanan, 1833-1915
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 3, Box 1
People
Craig, Elizabeth Church
Henry, James Buchanan
Henry, Mary Hagner Nicholson
Roosevelt, Cornelia Van Ness
Subjects
Personal correspondence
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Correspondence, Personal
Letters
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
2 items, 10 pages to scan, 4.5 x 7 in. and 3 x 5.5 in.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Condition Notes
Sections of letter are torn.
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 3 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 3.1.1.066
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS1997.029a-c
Other Number
JBFP Part 3, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 66
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 2 Harriet Lane Johnston
Title
Letter from Harriet Lane to Lily Macalester
Object ID
JBFP 2.1.1.003g
Date Range
1859/11/29
  2 documents     5 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 2 Harriet Lane Johnston
Title
Letter from Harriet Lane to Lily Macalester
Description
Letter from Harriet Lane to Lily Macalester mentioning her own association with Banks, Miles and Mowry and Lily’s association with the Lieut., Will Blanchard, Porter, Korty, Mr. Robb and the Dr. and also news about Mrs. Plitt, Mrs. Craig, Mrs. Cobb and the Floyds. Envelope addressed to Miss Macalester, Charles Macalester, Esq. Philadelphia. Photocopy; the original is in the library of Mount Vernon Ladies Association. Executive Mansion.
Date Range
1859/11/29
Creator
Johnston, Harriet Lane, 1830-1903
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 2, Box 1
People
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Laughton, Eliza Lytle "Lily" Macalester Berghmans
Blanchard, Will
Robb, Mr.
Plitt, Sophia Wager
Craig, Elizabeth Church
Cobb, Mary Ann Lamar
Floyd, John B.
Macalester, Charles
Kortright, Charles Edward Keith, Sir
Subjects
Personal correspondence
Letters
Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union
Search Terms
Correspondence
Correspondence, Personal
Letters
Harriet Lane Johnston
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 9 pages to scan, 8.5 x 11 in.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 2 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 2.1.1.003g
Location of Originals
The original is in the collection of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union, Mount Vernon, Virginia.
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS1995.402j
Other Number
JBFP Part 2, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 3g
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry
Title
Letter from J. B. Henry to Mary Hagner Nicholson
Object ID
JBFP 3.1.1.029
Date Range
1858/12/17
  2 documents     10 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry
Title
Letter from J. B. Henry to Mary Hagner Nicholson
Description
Letter from J. B. Henry to Mary Hagner Nicholson commenting on the warm weather; the Napiers have been recalled to The Hague; all the young ladies are chasing Lord Lyons, a bachelor; the “gaity’ season has begun, with many dinners; Mr. Scharff’s brother and his bride (they were engaged three years!) are sightseeing; Mrs. Craig asked about her; asks about her “little hospital patients”’ thanks Miss Emily for her postscript to Mary’s last letter. Envelope with stamp removed and postmark addressed to Miss Mary H. Nicholson, Annapolis, Maryland. Washington, D.C.
Date Range
1858/12/17
Creator
Henry, James Buchanan, 1833-1915
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 3, Box 1
People
Craig, Elizabeth Church
Lyons, Richard Bickerton Pemell Lyons, Earl
Henry, James Buchanan
Napier, Francis, Baron Napier and Ettrick
Napier, Anne Jane Charlotte Lockwood, Lady
Henry, Mary Hagner Nicholson
Scharff, Christian Henry
Magruder, Emily Erving Nicholson
Laughton, Eliza Lytle "Lily" Macalester Berghmans
Subjects
Personal correspondence
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Correspondence, Personal
Letters
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
2 items, 10 pages to scan, 4.5 x 7.5 in. and 3 x 5.5 in.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Condition Notes
Water damage.
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 3 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 3.1.1.029
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS1996.392a-b
Other Number
JBFP Part 3, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 29
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry
Title
Letter from J. B. Henry to Mary Hagner Nicholson
Object ID
JBFP 3.1.1.042
Date Range
1859/01/14
  2 documents     6 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry
Title
Letter from J. B. Henry to Mary Hagner Nicholson
Description
Letter from J. B. Henry to Mary Hagner Nicholson expressing happiness that he did not get a letter from her because she must be better; took Miss Lane and Mrs. Craig to Mrs. [Thomson’s] party and Florence Bayard inquired about her; did not attend a party at Secretary Thompsons' because the ladies did not attend; will go by Dr. Dan’s to find out about her health; he has heard nothing from the Ingrahams; and implores her to take care of herself. Envelope with stamp and postmark addressed to Miss Mary H. Nicholson, Annapolis, Maryland. Washington, D.C.
Date Range
1859/01/14
Creator
Henry, James Buchanan, 1833-1915
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 3, Box 1
People
Bayard, Florence
Craig, Elizabeth Church
Hagner, Daniel Randall
Henry, James Buchanan
Ingraham, Duncan Nathaniel
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Henry, Mary Hagner Nicholson
Thompon, Jacob
Thomson, Mrs.
Subjects
Personal correspondence
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Correspondence, Personal
Letters
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
2 items, 6 pages to scan, 4.5 x 7 in. and 3 x 5.5 in.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Condition Notes
Cross-hatch writing.
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 3 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 3.1.1.042
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS1996.281a-b
Other Number
JBFP Part 3, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 42
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry
Title
Letter from J. B. Henry to Mary Hagner Nicholson
Object ID
JBFP 3.1.1.044
Date Range
1859/01/21
  2 documents     10 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry
Title
Letter from J. B. Henry to Mary Hagner Nicholson
Description
Letter from J. B. Henry to Mary Hagner Nicholson worrying because he had not received a letter; neither have liked his letters lately; is provoked now because he is unable to visit her on the weekend because he must escort Mrs. Craig to a party planned by Count Sartiges; rants because he is not his own master; Miss Nina [Nord’s or Woods] married Mr. Boyce at 7:00 a.m. and are going to Havana; Miss Mary Bright’s engagement to Mr. Lawrason Riggs, a widower and brother of George Riggs of Riggs & Co., is a good one; heard Piccolomini sing, liked her personality but had an ordinary voice; and is looking forward to meeting her friends. Envelope with stamp and postmark addressed to Miss Mary H. Nicholson, Care of John L. McKim, Esq. Baltimore. Washington, D.C.
Date Range
1859/01/21
Creator
Henry, James Buchanan, 1833-1915
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 3, Box 1
People
Boyce, Mr.
Riggs, Mary Turpin Bright
Craig, Elizabeth Church
Henry, James Buchanan
Henry, Mary Hagner Nicholson
Piccolomini, Marietta
Riggs, George Washington
Riggs, Lawrason
Sartiges, Eugene de
McKim, John
Subjects
Personal correspondence
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Correspondence, Personal
Letters
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
2 items, 10 pages to scan, 4.5 x 7 in. and 3 x 5.5 in.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 3 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 3.1.1.044
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS1996.276a-b
Other Number
JBFP Part 3, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 44
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry
Title
Letter from J. B. Henry to Mary Hagner Nicholson
Object ID
JBFP 3.1.1.046b
Date Range
1859/01/03
  2 documents     8 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry
Title
Letter from J. B. Henry to Mary Hagner Nicholson
Description
Letter from J. B. Henry to Mary Hagner Nicholson apologizing for not having written on the 1st but he was busy preparing and attending the Diplomatic and Public reception with all the military men in uniform; Napoleon looked especially sharp; at midnight the “great unwashed” were allowed in; after 2 a.m. Mrs. Craig and he visited about 12 people and he drank too much; Captain Ingraham was at Sartige’s party even though he can’t stand mourning, but the girls looked good in black; Miss Emily will visit the girl’s soon and Mary Hagner Nicholson’s mother will visit Washington soon; Dr. Dan had not been in Annapolis lately, leading James Buchanan Henry to surmise that all was well in the Nicholson family; has agreed to be Mr. Scharff’s groomsman and implores him to save his money; thinks her cousin Phil Vorhees is very accommodating and won’t “trespass “ on his goodness often; wishes to know what she did on New Year’s Day and thanks her for “returning” Mr. Scharff to him. Washington, D.C.
Date Range
1859/01/03
Creator
Henry, James Buchanan, 1833-1915
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 3, Box 1
People
Craig, Elizabeth Church
Hagner, Daniel Randall
Henry, James Buchanan
Ingraham, Duncan Nathaniel
Napoleon III, Emperor of the French
Henry, Mary Hagner Nicholson
Scharff, Christian Henry
Vorhees, Phil
Sartiges, Eugene de
Nicholson, Eliza Ann Hagner
Subjects
Personal correspondence
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Correspondence, Personal
Letters
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 8 pages to scan, 5.25 x 8.5 in.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 3 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 3.1.1.046b
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS1998.002d
Other Number
JBFP Part 3, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 46b
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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