Lot 131
Millard Fillmore (1800-1874, 13th President 1850-53). "M. Fillmore, M.C." blue manuscript free frank on 1840 folded cover to New York, postmarked by blue "Washington City, D.C." blue cds with matching straight line "Free" handstamp, letter written & signed by Fillmore, some minor splits along folds, Very Fine, signed as Member of Congress.Estimate $300 - 400.
Fillmore served in Washington from 1833-1835 and 1837-1843 while a member of the House of Representatives and 1849-1850 while Vice President. He became President on July 9, 1850, following the death of President Taylor. He failed to get the Whig presidential nomination in 1852 and returned to his Buffalo home after leaving the White House on March 3, 1853.
Realized: $450