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Lot #154
Martin Van Buren Letter Signed as President

Estimate: $400+

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Description

LS as president signed "M. Van Buren," one page, 8 x 13, December 10, 1840. A letter submitted "To the Senate," which reads, in full: "I communicate a report from the Secretary of State, with the documents accompanying it, in compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 20th of July last." In fine condition, with some small stains in the signature area. This letter was in response to a resolution the Senate passed on July 20, 1840, requesting documents from the president about ‘the sales and donations of public lots in the city of Washington.’ The Senate was investigating how much the lots were sold for, how they were valued, who had the authority to sell them, how the sale proceeds were used, and whether there was any money remaining from the sales.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring Revolutionary War, The War of 1812, and Civil War
  • Dates: June 21, 2024 - July 10, 2024





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