Fifteenth United States President, member US House of Representatives, and senate Minister to Russia Secretary of State under James Polk.

Free frank, as President, on holograph 5 1/2 x 3 1/4" envelope, June 8, 1859. Buchanan addresses his correspondence to "Captain Andrew A. Humphreys, Topographical Engineers". The red wax seal of the President with spread winged eagle grasping wheat and arrows is intact on verso. There is a tear close to but not touching the "J" of "James." Otherwise, excellent. (#PVP1101)