VAN BUREN, MARTIN. Autograph Letter Signed, "M. Van Buren," to Miss Silvester, concerning her admittance into a society of women whose ances-tors occupied "positions through whose duty were brought in personal connection with Washington. Your grand

VAN BUREN, MARTIN. Autograph Letter Signed, "M. Van Buren," to Miss Silvester, concerning her admittance into a society of women whose ances-tors occupied "positions through whose duty were brought in personal connection with Washington. Your grand father was a member ofthe first Congress during his administration & was besides one of his most zealous admir-ers." 3.5 pages, folded 8vo sheet; mat burn to the first and last page, very minor chips at edges (not affecting text), text from verso visible on recto. Lindenwald, 1 August 1858