James Buchanan (1791-1868)

Signed Diplomatic Appointment

15th President of the U.S. (1857-1861). Partly-Printed Document Signed, being an diplomatic appointment recognizing Friedrich Kuhne as the Consul of the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, in New York, one page, 12 in by 14 in., Washington, 18 July 1859, wafer seal intact, boldly signed: "James Buchanan". Co-signed by Secretary of State, Lewis Cass. Folds, normal aging, housed in an older frame with antique steel engraving.Price: $1,250.