Lot
2513 
Liberia, 1839 Thomas Buchanan Letter. Who was later to become Governor of Liberia, written and signed letter from New York to Benjamin Coates in Philadelphia, Pa., red "New York, Jan 10" cds and "12½" rate, with interesting content regarding donations of furniture and supplies for Government House in Liberia; few minor edge nicks, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300.
Before his appointment as second Governor of Liberia, He was the envoy of the American Colonization Society and worked as an administrator in Grand Bassa, which later had its capital named Buchanan in his honor.
Realized: $675