I owe you many thanks for your kind letter of the 24th ultimo. I have been calm and tranquil under the abuse I have received, and would be positively happy were it not for the troubles of the country. I am much indebted to General Scott for his attack. My vindication against his charges has been of great service to me throughout the country south and west of New York. Of this I have daily evidence. My statements have not, to my knowledge, been attacked even by the Republican papers. I have no confidence in the ——, knowing by whom it is controlled. But all things will, at last, come right.
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Harriet Buchanan is still here, but will return home to-morrow.
“The two Pollies” and Miss Hetty send you their kindest regards.
Yours affectionately,
James Buchanan.
[MR. BUCHANAN TO MR. LEIPER.]
Wheatland, January 11, 1862.
My Dear Sir:—
I have received yours of the 9th instant, and can assure you I do not entertain the least idea of making any publication at present, but shall remain where you have placed me, on the rock of St. Helena. I am content to bide my time, and not even give to the world the official documents which I have collected and arranged, although they would place me above reproach.