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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02658 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1854 |
| Title | James Buchanan to Nahum Capen regarding Capen's book 'The History of Democracy' |
| Date | 25 April 1854 |
| Author | Buchanan, James (1791-1868) |
| Recipient | Capen, Nahum |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses Capen's book, The History of Democracy, and mentions people to whom he has sent it, including members of the press who have responded favorably to it. Comments that although he is doing well in England, he is looking forward to the end of his mission so that he may return home. Written as Minister to Great Britain on stationary printed with "Legation of The United States. London." With later typewritten copy of the letter. |
| Subjects | President Literature and Language Arts Government and Civics Journalism Global History and Civics Diplomacy |
| People | Buchanan, James (1791-1868) Capen, Nahum (1804-1886) |
| Place written | London, England |
| Theme | Arts & Literature; Foreign Affairs; The Presidency |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |