ALS signed 'M. Van Buren,' one page both sides, 5 x 7.25, May 21, 1853. Letter to a gentleman. In part, 'I will be ready for you on Monday at a quarter before twelve. I am greatly obliged by your kind attentions...Other engagements for the day compel me to decline Mr. Richard Murchison's polite invitation and I will thank you to make my apology acceptable to him.' In fine condition, with a light shade of toning, a couple small pencil marks and mounting tape remnant to left edge. RRAuction COA.