Of the purchase-money I can conveniently pay $1750 at present, and the remainder on or before the first of January. If, however, you should need it sooner, I can procure it without much difficulty.
You can make the deed when you think proper, and the affair of the matting may be arranged at any time.
With many thanks for your kindness,
I remain yours very respectfully,
James Buchanan.
In the succeeding month of November, the following letters passed between the two gentlemen:
[MR. BUCHANAN TO MR. MEREDITH.]
(Private.)
Lancaster, November 21, 1848.
My Dear Sir:—