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Van Buren, fl. 1866 To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: thanks and praise to Ward for his work [bust of the late President Van Buren] and kindness from Mrs. Van Buren (most likely the late President's daughter-in-law).

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06343.290 Author/Creator: Van Buren, fl. 1866 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph note signed Date: 1866/03/29 Pagination: 2 p. : docket : Height: 16.7 cm, Width: 22.7 cm Order a Copy

Written on stationary trimmed in black and the letters "VB" imprinted in top margin.

Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910
Van Buren, Hannah Hoes, fl. 1866
Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862

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