ALS signed “M. Van Buren,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, August 14, 1843. Written from Saratoga Springs, a letter to Henry Simpson of Philadelphia, in full: "I had the pleasure to receive your friendly letter, enclosing one from Mr. Schaener, at this place. I am greatly obliged to Mr. S. for the friendly sentiments he expresses, & to yourself for the the perusal of them. Deeply impressed with a conviction of the sincerity, integrity, & inflexible steadiness which distinguishes the devotion of our Fellow Citizens of Goodness, decent to Democratic principle, I have, I am free to confess, through life been solicitous to deserve their good opinion. Evidence, like that you have had the goodness to communicate to me, & which shows that my efforts in that respect have not been altogether unavailing cannot therefore be otherwise than highly gratifying to me. Please to remember me kindly to Mr. Schaener, if you should happen to see him." The reverse of the second integral page is addressed in Van Buren's hand and franked in the upper portion, "Free, M. V. Buren." In fine condition, with intersecting folds, and seal-related paper loss to the integral free-franked address leaf.
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