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VAN BUREN, MARTIN. Two items: Autograph Manuscript Signed, “M.V.B,” as
NY Attorney General * Autograph Letter Signed, “M.V.Buren,” as Senator. The manu-
script, an opinion concerning the membership of Tompkins [County, NY] in a
congressional district, 19 lines in holograph.The first two pages submitting the question, in
another hand. 1
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pages, 4to, written at the bottom of the second and top of third pages of
a folded sheet; separations at center vertical fold with some loss at lower edge, faint scat-
tered foxing.The letter, to “My dear Sir,” awaiting an answer from D. McLean concerning
an anticipated trip. 1 page, 4to; minor staining touching signature, some chipping at lower
and right edges, short closed tear at left edge, docketing verso, folds.
[Albany], circa 30 May 1818;Albany, 25 June 1822
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I have delayed answering you in hopes of hearing further from my Southern friends but have
not done so. . . . I however keep myself ready to start & have very little doubt but that they will
come on & then we will certainly go. . . .”
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