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Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862

 Person

Biographical History

Martin Van Buren (1782-1862) was an American politician. He served as president of the United States between 1837 and 1841.

Citation:
His Considerations in favour of the appointment of Rufus King, to the Senate of the United States. Submitted to the Republican members of the Legislature of the state of New-York, 1819: t.p. (one of their colleagues) p. 32 (a Republican member of the Legislature)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Udney Hay Jacob letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230325737]
Identifier: MSS SC 2705
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a handwritten and signed letter addressed to Martin Van Buren and dated 19 March 1840. Jacob writes to Van Buren offering to aid him in the presidential election if Van Buren would finance the printing of a manuscript to be used against Joseph Smith and the Mormons.

Dates: 1840 March 19
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Udney Hay Jacob letter

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