Perley's reminiscences of sixty years in the national metropolis, v. 1-2
CHAPTER XXIX.
PROMINENT STATESMEN AND DIPLOMATS. Sam Houston, of Texas--Seward, of New York--Buchanan, of Pennsylvania --Agricultural Donations--Diplomatic Representatives--Social Enjoyments--Winthrop's Farewell Supper--Fatal Illness of General Taylor--Death of the President.