DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, October 8, 1860. President Buchanan directs the secretary of state to affix the seal of the United States to “the Envelopes of two letters of ceremony addressed respectively to the Queen of Spain and the Regent of Prussia.” Signed at the conclusion in black ink by Buchanan. Several horizontal folds and some mild toning to edges and several folds, not affecting signature, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.