Lot 141
Van Buren, Martin -- Autograph Letter Signed + Free Frank (1782-1862) 8th President of the United States (1837-1841). Autograph letter signed "M. Van Buren," in the last year of his life, one page, 8 x 5", Lindenwald, Aug. 2 (18)61. To John Law (1796-1873) who represented Indiana in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1861-1865 and had served as judge of the court of land claims from 1855 to 1857. Hurriedly writing "Judge Law" that he has just returned from a trip to the north and west and that he embraces the earliest opportunity to receive a visit from Law. Contemporary ink blotches. With envelope free franked "M Van Buren," addressed in Van Buren's hand to "The Honble. John Law / in Congress / Washington," with circular cancellation. Estimate Value $600 - UP
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