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Van Buren Writes His Former Attorney General

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Van Buren Writes His Former Attorney General
<B>Martin Van Buren Autograph Letter Signed</B></I> A.L.S. <I>"M Van Buren",</B></I> 2pp., 8" x 10", Lindenwald, Dec. 5, 1847, to Henry D. Gilpin, his former Attorney General (1840-1841). In part: <I>"Why have you not sent me your proof copies on the life & character of Mr. Wright?… Did you receive a letter from me some three weeks since starting your new year Book …I ask by way of reproach but not having answered it. I am too great a delinquent in such matters…"</B></I> Written in Van Buren's hurried script, the letter is tipped to a larger sheet with two small holes at left margin, likely for filing purposes and not affecting any text. A nice association letter; after leaving government service, Gilpin focused on literary and historical work, most notably as editor of the papers of James Madison.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)