Lot 247: VAN BUREN, MARTIN Autograph Letter Signed, 1825, on a financial matter.

VAN BUREN, MARTIN Eighth President of the United States (1782-1862, served 1837-41); Secretary of State and Vice President under Jackson, becoming his close ally and chosen successor; earlier, Governor and US Senator from New York. Brief Autograph Letter Signed "M.V. Buren," 2/3 page, 4to, Kinderhook, NY, May 4, 1825. To an unnamed recipient, he quickly writes regarding his brother, Lawrence Van Buren, who holds "a bond and mortgage" of "Ananias Barton, on which there is due eight hundred & ninety four dollars & twenty five cents which I have indorsed on a bond & mortgage I hold agt. said Lawrence." Some blotting of last word. Age-toned, with edge wear and a few small dampstains, otherwise in very good condition. Lawrence Van Buren had been an officer in the War of 1812. At the time of this letter, Martin Van Buren was just emerging as a leader in the US Senate, and began to act as head of the de facto opposition during the administration of John Quincy Adams.