Harmanus Bleecker | The Papers of Martin Van Buren

Harmanus Bleecker (1779-1849) an Albany attorney and politician who had served in the assembly and senate and in the U.S. Congress (1811-13).

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MVB to Harmanus Bleecker, 7 January 1825

Mr Winne has written me on the subject of a consulship in S. America & having lost his address I am under the necessity of troubling you with the answer. Mr Adams called upon me this morng & told me that for most of the commercial places in that region Consuls had already been appointed, & that he could not answer the application unless Mr W. made a ^it^ specific, application in which... Continue Reading

Sender: MVB

Recipient: Harmanus Bleecker

MVB to Harmanus Bleecker, 25 February 1827

I am ashamed of myself for my remissness in what was due to our friendship & am gratified to find that your goodness has suggested my apology. I have shewn your letter to Mr Ridgeley, it gave him great pleasure & he desired to be remembered to you. Our session closes in six days and we have yet every thing to do. The West Indian Bill was under consideration yesterday & we rejected by... Continue Reading

Sender: MVB

Recipient: Harmanus Bleecker

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