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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC05508.054 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of documents relating to religion and spirituality |
| Title | James Buchanan to Harriet Henry regarding her health |
| Date | 2 April 1836 |
| Author | Buchanan, James (1791-1868) |
| Recipient | Henry, Harriet |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Buchanan writes to his sister because he is concerned for her health. He writes: "let me strongly urge you to resist the gloomy feelings & apprehensions which I fear you indulge." He asks her to submit to the will of God, but also acknowledges he is not a model Christian. Buchanan assures Harriet that should he survive her, he will comply with any requests she makes of him. |
| Subjects | Children and Family Women's History Health and Medical President Christianity Religion Death Estate |
| People | Buchanan, James (1791-1868) Henry, Harriet (fl. 1836) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | Children & Family; Women in American History; Health & Medicine; The Presidency; Religion |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Notes: This letter doesn't match the Woodland transcription. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |