I am glad to learn that Senator Wright talks of paying me a visit on his return to Indiana. You may say to him that if he should, he shall receive a cordial welcome.......
We felt the deepest anxiety during the fight before Richmond, and I felt a heavy pressure removed from my heart when we learned that McClellan and his brave army were safe. Without doubt his change of position in the face of a superior army evinced great skill in strategy; but why was the wrong position originally selected? I still feel great confidence in McClellan, and with all my heart wish him success. Still, there is a mystery in the whole affair which time alone can unravel.
Please to remember me most kindly to Messrs. Carlisle and Riggs. How happy I should be to see both, or either of them.......
Mr. Shunk was here a few days ago, who came from Judge Black’s in company with our C. J. Lowry. The Judge had too bad a headache to leave home, and therefore sent his son-in-law.
Miss Lane desires to be most kindly remembered to you.
From your friend always,
James Buchanan.
[SIR HENRY HOLLAND TO MR. BUCHANAN.]
Brook Street, London, July 18th, 1862.
My Dear Sir:—