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Claudius Buchanan autographed handwritten letter (ALS), dated March 13, 1806. Written to an unidentified gentleman, the letter concerns the forwarding of correspondence and newspapers to Buchanan's bookseller. Signed "C. Buchanan" at the conclusion.

Buchanan writes: "I have the pleasure to send you 5 or 6 large Packets of Letters & Newspapers, which I shall be obliged to you to forward to my Bookseller & to desire he will transmit them all without delay according to the address."

The letter measures approximately 7.5 x 9 inches. Fine condition with light age toning, original folds, and minor handling wear.

Claudius Buchanan (1766–1815) was a Scottish theologian, missionary, and influential advocate for Christian education and missionary activity in British India. Serving as a chaplain to the East India Company, he became Vice-Provost of the College of Fort William in Calcutta and worked to promote education, scripture translation, and the distribution of religious literature throughout India. He was instrumental in encouraging Bible translations into Indian languages, including Malayalam, and published influential accounts of Christianity in Asia. His writings helped stimulate British interest in missionary work and contributed to the expansion of Protestant missions in India during the early 19th century.

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