Lot 273
Martin Van Buren (1782-1862), Eighth President of the U.S. (1837-1841), Secretary of State (1829-1831) and Vice President (1833-1837) under Jackson. Partly printed Document Signed as President, one page, 8 x 10, Washington, August 25, 1837, in full:
"I hereby authorize the Secretary of State [John Forsyth] to affix the seal of the United States to the envelopes of two letters addressed ‘to Her Majesty Victoria Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, &c. &c. &c.’ dated this day and signed by me: and for doing this shall be his warrant. [signed] M. Van Buren"
Fine condition with slight splits of folds.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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