Item 20: Letter from Martin Van Buren to G. Cronville (removed to Legal Box #1), 1829 July 18
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 20
Dates
- Created: 1829 July 18
Creator
- Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862 (Person)
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Letter.
Condition Note:
Good. Browning of paper and some minor stains.
Measurements:
10 in. x 8 in.
Title:
N/A
Description:
The following item depicts a letter, dated July 18, 1829, written by Martin van Buren, the 8th president of the United States, to G. Cronville. In the letter, Van Buren is writing to make his recent payments on an account with Cronville has been paid. He mentions that he does not have the means to pay some of his own permits coming up and requests Cronville aid him in paying these at the Merchants & Farmers Bank. He concludes by saying that Cronville’s aid would be a motivator for Van Buren in an upcoming hearing of a vote, where the favor is against them.
Transcription:
8th President U.S.
My dear sir
I take it for granted your
account is right. I paid some of the
permits such as I have not I wish
you– would do it for me. This
will be a warrant to motivate
for allowing #92.48 agt [against] the vote
in my favor agt.[against] you in the
Merchants + farmers Bank
Very Sincerely your
Friend in haste
M van Buren
W [written]: July 18, 1829
G. Gronville
Creator
- Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862 (Person)
Repository Details
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