[TO HIS NEPHEW, JAMES BUCHANAN.]
Wheatland, August 6th, 1864.
My Dear James:—
I have received your favor of the 3d instant, and am truly rejoiced to learn that your prospects are so favorable in the oil region. Until I read your letter, I had supposed your brother Edward was a partner with you; but as you do not mention his name, I conclude this is not the case......
I passed more than a fortnight very agreeably at the Springs. Miss Lane desired to remain until your father should go to Bedford. I am now sorry I did not bring her and Harriet Buchanan home with me, although I do not consider them in any danger at the Springs. What I fear is that the railroad may be cut and travel interrupted somewhere between Huntingdon and Harrisburg. Newton Lightner is still at the Springs, and I hope they may return with him. The people of Lancaster are in great alarm and are about to remove their valuables......
Yours affectionately,
James Buchanan.
[MR. BUCHANAN TO MR. LEIPER.]
Wheatland, August 23, 1864.
My Dear Sir:—