SCARCE AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED OF MILLARD FILLMORE AS PRESIDENT – RESPONDING TO AN INVITATION TO ATTEND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS FOR HENRY CLAY
FILLMORE, MILLARD. (1800-74). Thirteenth President of the United States (1850-3). Choice, and surprizingly scarce, Autograph Letter Signed, as President, “Millard Fillmore”. One very full page, quarto. Washington, March 29, 1851. To a committee consisting of New Yorkers by the names of: ‘Brewer, Wood, Blunt, Bradford and Corroll’, who were requesting President Fillmore’s attendance at a dinner honoring Henry Clay. Exceptionally fine condition. Headed: “Private”. Fillmore writes:
“Gentlemen, I have yours of the 20th inst. Inviting me to attend the celebrarion of the birth day of Henry Clay on the 12th of April. I approved of the honors intended for that illustrious statesman, and should be happy to unite with you in paying them; but regret that my official duties will put it out of my power to attend.
With many thanks for oyur expression of confidence in my administration, I remain Gentlemen, Truly yours, Millard Fillmore”.
Just an exceptional letter that will make an outstanding addition to any collection of Presidents, and especially choice for its association with Henry Clay.
$3500.00