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Martin Van Buren

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Martin Van Buren

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Auction Date:2012 Dec 12 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
ALS signed “MVB,” as secretary of state, one page, 7.5 x 12.25, October 27, 1830. Letter to Mr. Vail at the State Department. In full: “I wish you would call on Major Donaldson as soon after five this afternoon & remain the evening at the President’s to assist in copying the message.” Reverse bears an address panel to Vail in Van Buren’s hand. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, a brush under signature, a couple areas of circular toning from wax seal, and some soiling to address panel.

Working his way up the political ladder since the age of 17, Martin Van Buren was appointed secretary of state to President Jackson in 1829. Though there were no significant diplomatic questions during his service, the position was an important step in his path to the White House. “The message” in this letter to Aaron Vail, Charges d’Affaires to Great Britain, most likely referred to the important Proclamation 41, which officially regulated the commercial intercourse between the US and British ports. A handsome letter from the future president.