Lot 579
Fillmore, Millard (1800-1874) 13th President of the United States (1850-1853). Autograph letter signed, one page, 8 x 5", Buffalo, Jan. 8, 1870. To New York Governor Hoffman, marked "Private":
"Dear Sir, I have made it an invariable rule to recommend no man for office and do not mean in this case to depart from that rule; but I understand Edwin C. Smith of Lyons is a candidate for the office of Harbor master, and that he is well recommended, and worthy of the place; but I am not acquainted with him, but for the sake of some friends who take an interest in his success, I should feel greatly gratified if you could feel justified in appointing him. Respectfully yours / Millard Fillmore." Accompanied by an engraving by Alonso Chappel. Fine condition.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
Joseph L. Baldwin Collection; purchased from Wm. R. Weiss, Jr. auction, December 11, 1989.
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