Lot 86
Fillmore, Millard. Framed with a 2 page ALS from Isaac Newton, Springfield, PA, Dec. 20, 1858 to Ed Brown Houghton, an autograph seeker.
A choice ALS, boldly penned. Matted and framed with a steel engraving of Filmore. Overall size 13½ x 17½. 13th President of the United States, 1850-1853.
Autograph Letter Signed as President. One page, quarto, Washington D.C. Dated December 12, 1851 on pale blue stationery. To Isaac Newton (1800-1867), Newton is credited with being responsible for the establishment of a national department of agriculture. In full:
"Respected Friend - Isaac Newton,
I have been too busy to acknowledge the receipt of your favors 9th 5th and 8th inst. and the very beautiful saddle of mutton which you were so kind as to send me, for which I return my sincere thanks. It was so fine that I concluded to save it for my next public dinner. - I hope you will be satisfied with that portion of my message relating to the Agricultural Bureau. I can not but feel flattered that my friends mention my name for reelection but, I have no desire for it.- Truly yours, Millard Fillmore."
Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,750.
Ex. Goodspeed's Book Shop. Inc. Boston, June 4, 1975, #2449.
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