Lot 132
Millard Fillmore (1800-1874, 13th President 1850-53). Manuscript "Free M. Fillmore" free frank on cover addressed in his to Samuel Blake in Boston, postmarked by large double arc "Buffalo, N.Y. May 26" with straight line "Free" handstamp, flap torn, Very Fine and choice.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: $375