James Buchanan Signed Warrant For A Pardon, Dated - Nov 11, 2020 | University Archives In Ct
LiveAuctioneers Logo

lots of lots

James Buchanan Signed Warrant for a Pardon, Dated

Related Collectibles

More Items in Collectibles

View More
item-92073222=1
item-92073222=2
James Buchanan Signed Warrant for a Pardon, Dated
James Buchanan Signed Warrant for a Pardon, Dated
Item Details
Description

James Buchanan Signed Warrant for a Pardon, Dated During the Onset of Civil War

Single page document signed, 8" x 10". Dated "Washington 21st February, 1861". Signed by President James Buchanan in the last few months of his presidency, "James Buchanan". The signature is bold and vibrant, on a lightly toned page.  

By 1860, it was apparent that Buchanan wasn’t going to be a candidate for re-election. Within three months after the election, seven states had left the Union as Buchanan remained as a lame-duck President until Lincoln could take office in March 1861. In his State of the Union message to Congress, Buchanan said he believed the South’s secession wasn’t legal, but the federal government didn’t have the power to stop it. Buchanan's presidency ended in April of 1861, this pardon being one of his last acts as President allowing for the "pardon of Homer Ruggles..."

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

WE PROVIDE IN-HOUSE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!



Buyer's Premium
  • 25%

James Buchanan Signed Warrant for a Pardon, Dated

Estimate $700 - $800
See Sold Price
Starting Price $350
9 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Westport, CT, us
Offers In-House Shipping

Payment

University Archives

University Archives

badge TOP RATED
Wilton, CT, United States2,890 Followers
Auction Curated By
John Reznikoff
President
TOP