Lot 140
Van Buren, Martin -- ALS as U.S. Senator From New York (1782-1862) 8th President of the United States (1837-41). Autograph letter signed "M.V. Buren" as U.S. Senator from New York, 1½ pages, 9¾ x 7¾", n.p., Sept. 1. 1923. To Judge Miller, in part, " I have been disappointed in not hearing from you or any one else before on the subject of the Otsego suit. I infer however that Mr. H. will be able to provide himself with other counsel and will be well pleased to find my influence counts. Our young Price fron N York is waiting here to go out with me. I will thank you to drop me a line by return post that I may either retain or send him off with certainty…." Partial split at seam of bifolium, affecting nothing, and a couple of small edge tears. Boldly penned and signed.
In 1821 Van Buren was made a member of the Congressional convention charged with revising New York's state constitution. The convention was instrumental in making Van Buren's reputation, but he was largely motivated by party politics. He was one of the founders of the Democratic Party. Estimate Value $400 - UP
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