Miscellaneous papers, 1809-1859, 1839-1859 (bulk)

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Miscellaneous papers, 1809-1859, 1839-1859 (bulk)

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Letters of Martin Van Buren to his son Abraham and his daughter-in-law Angelica Van Buren concerning the Kinderhook house, its furnishings and gardens, their son Singleton's studies at West Point, and other family matters, 1841-1859; letters of his sons Smith Thompson Van Buren and Martin Van Buren, Jr., discussing Washington social life and traveling with their father while in office, 1839-1840; letters to and from Martin Van Buren concerning politics, 1844-1845; and miscellaneous items, 1809-1836.

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Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library

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Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library

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Van Buren, Singleton.

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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....

Van Buren, Angelica Singleton, 1816-1877

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Wife of Abraham Van Buren (1807-1873), son of President Martin Van Buren; White House hostess during Van Buren's term in office, ca. 1836-1840; daughter of Richard Singleton of Sumter, S.C. From the description of Angelica Singleton Van Buren papers, 1854-1855. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 41063079 ...

Van Buren family.

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Van Buren, Smith Thompson, 1817-1876

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Van Buren, Abraham, 1807-1873

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Van Buren, Martin, 1812-1855.

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United States Military Academy

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West Point, N.Y., was originally utilized as a strategic defense location during the American Revolution. West Point is geographically located on a 100 ft. plateau overlooking the Hudson River. After the American victory Congress created a Corps of Invalids (veterans) that were transferred to West Point for the purpose of instructing candidates for commission. In 1802 Congress legally established the United States Military Academy at West Point. The Academy produced many leaders of American forc...