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MARTIN VAN BUREN (1782 - 1862). Eighth president of the United States, serving from 1837 to 1841. A - MARTIN VAN BUREN (1782 - 1862). Eighth president of the United States, serving from 1837 to 1841. A primary founder of the Democratic Party, he served as New York's attorney general and U.S. senator. Autographed Letter Signed (ALS)  TO JUDGE JOHN T. HOGEBOOM, written from his estate Lindenwald in Kinderhook, New York. A lengthy letter hand written by Van Buren offering his condolences to the judge on the sudden passing of his father.  Dated June 14, 1849, eight  years post presidency. Hogeboom was born on January 31, 1816, in Ghent, New York the son of Tobias L. Hogeboom. He was a descendant of John Howland, who landed on the Mayflower.