May 12, 2005 - Sale 2043

Sale 2043 - Lot 216

Price Realized: $ 374
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Estimate: $ 300 - $ 400
VAN BUREN, MARTIN. Autograph Letter Signed, as Senator, to the Secretary of the Navy Samuel Southard, letter of recommendation for Dr. Cole. 1 page, single 4to sheet; usual folds. [Washington?], 5 December 1823
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"This will be handed to you by Doctor Cole of our State who seeks the place of Surgeon's Mate in the Navy. If a vacancy exists Mr. Cole will produce the necessary recommendations."