2005-03
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/28/2005
VAN BUREN, Martin(1782-1862)Eighth President (1837-1841). 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. In 1839, the brief Aroostook War took place along the Maine/Canada boundary. He opposed the annexation of Texas, fearing it would further deepen sectional problems. Defeated by Harrison in 1840 because of economic problems, he retired to New York. Autograph Letter Signed, 1p. octavo, addressed to “Miss Lee” with date on verso of 1835, it reads in full: “Mr. Van Buren presents his compliments to his friend Miss Lee and as he promised takes pleasure in sending her the likeness of her friend MR. Falcott. Sunday Evening.” About VG.
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