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Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862
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Date: 1839 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: Land grant dated 1 May 1839 signed by President Martin Van Buren. Land in Demopolis, Marengo County, Alabama, was granted to Henry M. Woodward. View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Creator: King, William R. (William Rufus), 1786-1853 Date: 1848-08-26 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: <p> William Rufus King (1786-1853) was elected as Vice President of the United States under President Franklin Pierce in 1852, becoming the only Alabamian to ever be elected to executive office. Earlier, King served as a U.S. representative from North Carolina and as a senator from Alabama. He al... View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Date: 1838-03-24 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: John H. Marr, son of wealthy Tuscaloosa plantation owners William and Nancy G. Marr, was in medical school in Philadelphia at the time this letter was written. In the letter, Marr describes his visit to Washington, D.C. John writes of seeing President Martin van Buren at the White house. He also ... View Full Item at Samford University Library