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Martin Van Buren, Document Signed,

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Martin Van Buren, Document Signed,
<B>Martin Van Buren, Document Signed,</B></I> four integral pages written on page one and docketing on page four, 8" x 10", May 28, 1840, Washington, DC. A partially printed presidential authorization directing the secretary of state to affix the Seal of the United States to "<I>the order, remitting the penalty of five hundred dollars, incurred by the Steam Boat '</B></I>Renown<I>' Capt. Athearn, owner, on the payment of costs...</B></I>". <BR>The Steam Boat <I>Renown</B></I> is best known for transporting 455 Seminole Indians, from Florida to Arkansas during the "Trail of Tears" forced resettlement.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)