Postcard image of the Emperor's Bowl at Wheatland. Said to be the largest known porcelain in the world, was given to Buchanan by the Mikado when the first Japanese Delegation was entertained at the White House in 1860.
Dear - Just a note [?] to [?] for a sup on the patio. Rusty doesn't have enough to do?! I guess it is to bring a bit of new life into the family doldrums. (The gr-father is slipping away [?]) H goes to Kan. City on Wed. - Sun. I stay put. [?] Shall we empty the cellar and sell it all to help HW with his costs? He will write to you about what he wants to sell (I hope.) Be honest. Thank you all for lovely memories.
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Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
