Van Buren, Martin, as Eighth President

Circular letter signed ("M Van Buren"), 1 page (11 x 7 1/8 in.; 280 x 180 mm) on pale blue paper, Washington, 6 January 1841, to Nathaniel P. Tallmadge, calling him to the next session of Congress. 

Circular letter signed ("M Van Buren"), 1 page (11 x 7 1/8 in.; 280 x 180 mm) on pale blue paper, Washington, 6 January 1841, to Nathaniel P. Tallmadge, calling him to the next session of Congress.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

President Van Buren calls a fellow New Yorker to the last Congressional session of his presidency for the inauguration of William Henry Harrison.

"Certain matters touching the public good requiring that the Senate of the United States should be convened on Thursday the fourth day of March next, you are desired to attend at the Senate Chamber in the City of Washington on that day, then and there to receive and deliberate on such communications as shall be made to you."

Nathaniel Pitcher Tallmadge (1795-1864) was elected to the United States Senate from New York in 1833, serving until 1844 when he was appointed governor of the Wisconsin Territory. Van Buren held the same Senate seat from 1821-1828.