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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 14, 1848 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Albany |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Millard Fillmore |
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| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Lot 2225 5c Red Brown (1). Intense color, full margins to just in, tied by red square grid, matching "New-York Jan. 14" circular datestamp on blue 1848 folded letter to Millard Fillmore in Albany N.Y., vertical file fold affects stamp which also has a tear at bottom left, otherwise Fine E. 675.00
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 980 realized 225 (image)
Alexander listed as 1/14/48
Letter to Millard Fillmore (1800-1874), who was elected NY Comptroller for the term starting Jan 1, 1848. He resigned in Feb 1849 in preparation for becoming Vice-President of the US under Zachary Taylor on March 4, 1849.
Fillmore, a lawyer in Buffalo NY, also served in the NY State Assembly (1829-30), US House of Representatives (1833-35, 1837-43) and as Chancellor of the University of Buffalo (1846-1874) as well as the 13th President of the United States (July 10, 1850-March 4, 1853). Northern Whigs were furious with Fillmore for signing the controversial Fugitive Slave Act as part of the Compromise of 1850. At the 1852 Whig National Convention, delegates blocked Fillmore and nominated General Winfield Scott on the 53rd ballot. Fillmore became the first incumbent president to be denied a nomination by his own party.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 980 realized 225 (image)
Alexander listed as 1/14/48
Letter to Millard Fillmore (1800-1874), who was elected NY Comptroller for the term starting Jan 1, 1848. He resigned in Feb 1849 in preparation for becoming Vice-President of the US under Zachary Taylor on March 4, 1849.
Fillmore, a lawyer in Buffalo NY, also served in the NY State Assembly (1829-30), US House of Representatives (1833-35, 1837-43) and as Chancellor of the University of Buffalo (1846-1874) as well as the 13th President of the United States (July 10, 1850-March 4, 1853). Northern Whigs were furious with Fillmore for signing the controversial Fugitive Slave Act as part of the Compromise of 1850. At the 1852 Whig National Convention, delegates blocked Fillmore and nominated General Winfield Scott on the 53rd ballot. Fillmore became the first incumbent president to be denied a nomination by his own party.
