Letter and permit, 1836.

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Letter and permit, 1836.

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The letter dated 1836 is an introductory note for Van Buren's son Smith Thompson Van Buren for meeting James Madison. The permit dated 1839 is signed by Van Buren and John Forsythe, Secretary of State. It has a seal of the President on it, but the top of the document is cut off, giving no indication of what has been granted. It is from New Bedford, MA.

2 items (2 leaves)

University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862

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Martin Van Buren (b. Kinderhook, New York, December 5, 1782-d. July 24, 1862, Kinderhook, New York), studied law, was admitted to bar, New York, 1803; moved to Huson surrogate of Columbia Co.; member of State Senate, 1813-1820; attorney general of New York, 1815-1819; delegate to state constitutional convention, 1821; U.S. Senate Democrat, March 4, 1821-1828; Governor of New York, 1828-1829; U.s. Secretary of State, March 12, 1829 - August 1, 1831; Vice President, 1832; President, 1836-1840....