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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02100 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1844 |
| Title | James Buchanan to Edward D. Gazzam regarding Texas and the annexation treaty |
| Date | 13 April 1844 |
| Author | Buchanan, James (1791-1868) |
| Recipient | Gazzam, Edward D. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written as Senator from Pennsylvania to his friend Edward Gazzam. Buchanan's delaying tactics the following year as Secretary of State under Tyler allowed the president to ask for a declaration of war against Mexico. A portion of the letter on p. 1 was removed by cutting, probably by Buchanan. With free frank. |
| Subjects | Texas Mexican War President Latin and South America Government and Civics Politics Westward Expansion American West Global History and Civics Congress Diplomacy Treaty Election Statehood |
| People | Buchanan, James (1791-1868) Gazzam, Edward D. (fl. 1842-1847) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | Westward Expansion; The Mexican War; Foreign Affairs; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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