Eighth President of the United States The first US President born under the US flag. New York state attorney, attorney general of New York, vice president under Jackson.

DS, signed twice as an attorney, 1p.,4 1/2 x 7 1/2", Columbia County, NY, January 16, (1808) the thirty-second Year of our Independence. A scarce early court document , an 1808 arrest warrant for Joseph Butler. "We command you to take Joseph Butler if he shall be found within your Balliwick, and have him safely kept." An interesting item, in excellent condition, signed twice once on the front and again on the verso, both signatures are bold and dark.

As a lawyer Van Buren quickly climbed the political ladder and organized the Albany Regency one of the first great political machines in the US. The slavery question was beginning to be of great concern during Van Burens's administration. Being opposed to slavery Van Buren blocked the annexation of Texas, a slavery state. (#PVP1134)