Lot 124
Martin Van Buren (1782-1862, 8th President 1837-41). Bold manuscript "Free M. Van Buren" free frank on neat cover addressed in his hand to A.J. Smith in Trenton, N.J., postmarked by "Kinderhook, N.Y./Oct 9" cds, Extremely Fine.Estimate $300 - 400.
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: $550