Lot
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(New York) Martin Van Buren, (1782-1862) 8th President of the United States, 1837-1841. Post presidency free frank addressed in his own hand on folded letter sheet to Danville, Pa., bold "Kinderhook, N.Y., Sep 21" cds and matching straight line Free handstamp, docketed "Hon. M. Van Buren, to Committee Sept 1842"; light file fold, Very Fine. Estimate $400 - 600.
Van Buren was Senator from New York and Governor of New York, but resigned to become Jackson's Secretary of State. Later, he was Jackson's second Vice President and his choice to succeed him. Defeating William Harrison in 1836, his administration was quickly plagued by the Panic of 1837, when banks failed and the economy soured for the duration of his term. Defeated by Harrison in 1840 because of economic problems, he retired to New York.
Realized: $725