[ Autographs ] JAMES BUCHANAN (1791 - 1868) Fifteenth President of the United States whose hands-off attitude toward states' rights directly contributed to the start of the Civil War. Ornate partly- printed D.S. "James Buchanan" as Secretary of State with attractive eagle vignette, 1p. folio, Washington, Jan. 25, 1849, a passport issued to Nathaniel B. Starkweather and bearing his physical description. Beautiful, bold signature, folds very lightly toned, very good condition.