Circular letter signed on his first day as secretary of state, "James Buchanan," one page, 8 x 11.75, March 10, 1845. Department of State circular letter, addressed to "A. D. Mann, U. S. Consul, Bremen," in full: "I have the honor to inform you that the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, has appointed me Secretary of State of the United States, and that I have this day entered upon the duties of that office." In fine condition, with paper loss to the top and bottom edges, easily matted out. After taking office on March 10th, Buchanan served out his full term as secretary of state under James K. Polk, marked by some major accomplishments; namely, nearly doubling the territorial extent of the United States through the Oregon Treaty and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
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