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Van Buren, Martin (1782-1862) to John Branch

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.241 Author/Creator: Van Buren, Martin (1782-1862) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 18 October 1830 Pagination: 2 p. ; address ; 20 x 24.6 cm. Order a Copy

Letter of introduction of Mr. Groves of New York to Secretary of the Navy Branch. Written as Secretary of State.

Branch, John, 1782-1863
Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862

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