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[Executive - President] Martin Van Buren, 1782-1862, 8th President 1837-41, bold "Free, M. Van Buren" free frank on 1836 folded cover addressed in his hand to Dunstable N.H., red "Washington City D.C. Dec 23" cds and matching "Free" rating handstamp, forwarded with "Dunstable N.H. Dec 29" cds to Concord, Very Fine, This cover was mailed just after his election to the Presidency to succeed Jackson, but before he took office in 1837. 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: $425