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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02101 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1840 |
| Title | James Buchanan to John B. Butler regarding results of a meeting with the President |
| Date | 9 December 1840 |
| Author | Buchanan, James (1791-1868) |
| Recipient | Butler, John B. |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Government document |
| Content Description | Written as Senator from Pennsylvania. Buchanan met with the President to discuss Edward Gazzam's claims (to be made minister to Texas). He adds "There is no news. The better opinion seems to be that Webster will be the Secretary of State under Harrison." With free franked integral address leaf docketed. |
| Subjects | Texas President Government and Civics Latin and South America Politics Westward Expansion American West Diplomacy Global History and Civics Congress |
| People | Buchanan, James (1791-1868) Butler, John B. (fl. 1840) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | Westward Expansion; The Presidency; Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |