JAMES BUCHANAN * PSA/DNA * Autograph Early Legal Document SIGNED * President for Sale

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JAMES BUCHANAN * PSA/DNA * Autograph Early Legal Document SIGNED * President For Sale

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JAMES BUCHANAN * PSA/DNA * Autograph Early Legal Document SIGNED * President:
$1150.00

15th President of the United States JAMES BUCHANAN exceedingly early legal document signed as attorney for Frederick Bower. The letter notifies a party about a deposition of witnesses regarding objections to the estate account of Frederick Bower. The recipient is invited to attend and cross-examine the witnesses, with the deposition to be used in an Orphans\' Court hearing.
The document reads:\"In the case of the Supplementary administration account of Frederick Bower surviving Executor of Frederick Bower deceased exhibited in the Registers Office at Lancaster February 21st 1818 for passage at the Orphans court to be held the 15th June 1818.

Sir,

Take notice that in pursuance of a rule of the Orphans Court for that purpose obtained the deposition of witnesses will be taken before George Hollinger Esq. a Justice of the peace at his office in the village of Maytown, Lancaster county on Saturday the twenty second of this instant between the hours of nine oclock in the forenoon & four in the afternoon to be read in evidence in the said court on the argument of the exceptions filed against the passage of the said account when & where you may attend to cross examine if you think proper.

M. C. Rogers Esq. Atty for the Exceptants

James Buchanan Atty for Frederick Bower the surviving Executor

Lancaster 14th August 1818\"

>>> UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC! This autograph has been certified authentic and encapsulated by the industry experts at PSA/DNA. <<<

1818 was also the year the young lawyer Buchanan met Anne Caroline Coleman at a grand ball in Lancaster, and the two began courting. Anne was the daughter of a wealthy iron manufacturer.By 1819, the two were engaged, but spent little time together. Eventually, Anne accused him of only being interested in her money, broke off the engagement, and soon afterward inexplicably died from an overdose of Laudanumat the age of 23. Later, Buchanan claimed he remained unmarried for the rest of his life out of his devotion to her.
>>> UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC! This autograph has been certified authentic and encapsulated by the industry experts at PSA/DNA. <<<
Condition is as shown, with fold marks and some foxing. 7\" X 7.75\" sheet size inside appx. 9.5\" x 13\" encapsulate.
Own a remarkable, investment-quality piece of American history! The perfect acquisition for the aspiring lawyer, Buchanan fan, autograph enthusiast, or history buff.
Sold as is, as shown.