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Martin Van Buren Autograph Letter Signed A.L.S. "M Van Buren", 2pp., 8" x 10", Lindenwald, Dec. 5, 1847, to Henry D. Gil...
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Martin Van Buren Autograph Letter Signed A.L.S. "M Van Buren", 2pp., 8" x 10", Lindenwald, Dec. 5, 1847, to Henry D. Gilpin, his former Attorney General (1840-1841). In part: "Why have you not sent me your proof copies on the life & character of Mr. Wright?... Did you receive a letter from me some three weeks since starting your new year Book ...I ask by way of reproach but not having answered it. I am too great a delinquent in such matters..." Written in Van Buren's hurried script, the letter is tipped to a larger sheet with two small holes at left margin, likely for filing purposes and not affecting any text. A nice association letter; after leaving government service, Gilpin focused on literary and historical work, most notably as editor of the papers of James Madison.Auction Info
2007 April Books, Manuscripts & Autographs Grand Format Auction #658 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
April, 2007
16th-17th
Monday-Tuesday
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