4 August 1851

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Document signed

Title: [Authorization to affix the seal of the United States]

Gives authorization to Robert P. Letcher to finalize the implementation of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and to conclude a convention with the Mexican Indians. One black and white bust engraving and one black and white seated full length engraving included.

GLC02775

December 21, 1848-3 January 1849

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Autograph document signed

Title: [Copy of bank correspondence as Comptroller]

Retained copy of bank correspondence written to various correspondents from the Comptroller's office.

GLC04579

4 December 1839

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Solomon G. Haven

Discusses a debate at the opening of the 26th Congress. When New Jersey's representative seats were contested and the House was unable to count a full quorum to make necessary organizational decisions, issues such as states' rights and nullification entered a premature dialogue in the House of Representatives. He begins with the comment, "Here we are yet debating an impalpable abstraction." A member from Georgia, Cooper, "is now enlightening us on the sovereignty of the states, alias nullification." Fillmore compares the beginning of the 26th Congress, to the birth of a baby. He calls…

GLC04906

February 22, 1864-March 9,1864

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Header Record

Title: Items pertaining to Millard Fillmore's address delivered to the Great Central Fair held in Buffalo, New York 22 February 1864 [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC04884

22 April 1852

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Document signed

Title: [Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Johanna Foley, alias Johanna O'Conne, convicted of bigamy].

GLC06048

27 April 1856

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry A. Davis

Responds to Davis's former request for one of Fillmore's speeches on the subject of slavery. Relates that he never saved his speeches. Referring to slavery, remarks "all who know me must know that I am opposed to it. I enclose an article which supports me here on that subject, and my Biography, where you will see a letter at page 49, used against me at the South to prove I am an abolitionist; and two other letters in 1848, which are all I have on the subject." Marked "Private" at the top.

GLC06454

5 March 1834

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Curtis Dixon

Sends his congratulations on his cousin's marriage and jokes that he believes "a state of matrimony is upon the whole the best state in the Union, and will be the last to yield to the sundering doctrine of nullification, and that there is little danger to be apprehended from the opposite extreme of consolidation."

GLC05575

4 October 1870

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George M. Fillmore

Fillmore offers condolence upon the death of his nephew's child. He urges his nephew to submit to the dictates of Providence. 1 black and white full length seated engraving of Millard Fillmore included.

GLC05508.102

September 24, 1850

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Document signed

Title: Pardon of William Jenkins alias William Ryall, convicted of counterfeiting. Includes petitions and transmission letters.

Convicted of passing counterfeit coin; sentenced to 10 years imprisonment. Pardoned for "...divers good and other sufficient reasons...". (c/s Daniel Webster)

GLC00043.14

April 5, 1851

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Document signed

Title: Pardon of Daniel Brown, convicted of counterfeiting.

Convicted of passing counterfeit coin; sentenced to 10 years imprisonment. Pardoned for "...divers other good and suffiecient reasons...". (c/s W.S. Derrick)

GLC00043.15

November 17, 1851

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Document signed

Title: Pardon of John Alguner, convicted of counterfeiting.

John Alguner convicted of passing counterfeit coin. Executive clemency granted by Millard Fillmore, pardoned for "...divers other good and sufficient reasons...". Countersigned by Daniel Webster, Acting Secretary of State. Accompanied by a paper seal.

GLC00043.16

July 2, 1852

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Letter signed

Title: to John C. Crittenden re: complaint about a pardon petitioner to his Congressman. Includes pardon petition, petition appeals, and medical report.

Appeal of a pardon for Ameal Brea, convicted of "..forging a soldier's discharge ...". Fillmore says "the Man's offense is great" and all too common. While going on to state that he would be willing to pardon Brea from imprisonment due to supposed dire health reasons, Fillmore finds the physicians report most unsatisfactory in form, manner and content, leading him to cast doubt on the report and the physician. His decision is to "...suspend further action in the case until more satisfactory information can be furnished on this point."

GLC00045.47

December 31, 1851

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Document signed

Title: Pardon of Samuel Prince, convicted of over-boarding his ship "George Turner."

Convicted of over-boarding his ship "George Turner"; sentenced to pay a $50 fine for each of the 24 passengers who were in excess of amount allowed [$1200 total] and court costs. Pardon is a remission of forfeiture while still upholding the above stated fines. (c/s Daniel Webster)

GLC00068.07

January 27, 1852

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Document signed

Title: Pardon of Bernhardt Taucke, convicted of over-boarding his Brig "Caroline." Inlcudes certification letter.

Taucke's vessel, the Danish Brig. "Caroline," was seized for it being over the 11 passenger limit. Remission of fine of $150, which has been noted on p. 3 by P. Riley of Boston. (c/s Daniel Webster)

GLC00045.12

16 June 1851

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Document signed

Title: [Naval commission of Benjamin Isherwood (c/s Graham)]

Countersigned by William A. Graham, Secretary of Navy. Includes white seal at bottom center of document. Isherwood was appointed chief engineer of the Navy,

GLC01247

December 6, 1850

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: The Case of General Gratiot

Summarizes all the details of the case of the War of 1812 hero, General Charles Gratiot, from Gratiot's 1838 dismissal order through various appeals during the John Tyler administration. This brief was possibly prepared by a clerk for Fillmore's review and opinion. On page 25, Fillmore gives his conclusion on the case and writes about the presidential power of the right of removal vested by the constitution. He states, "It may have been good or bad, right or wrong, but the act itself was constitutional and perfect, and nothing can restore him [Charles Gratiot] but the appointing power,…

GLC01807

6 January 1840

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Solomon Haven

Discusses political and social news. Mentions that the state legislature will meet tomorrow and that there is a movement toward legal reform, which he feels in necessary. Briefly comments on national and state debts. Written as member of Congress.

GLC02344

January 15, 1839

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to L. F. Allen

Millard Fillmore mentions trying to obtain a report from the Topographical Bureau on the estimates for the repairs of the Black Rock harbor and includes the costs. Discusses a bill concerning this harbor. Advises that he has declined to be a candidate for state comptroller and says that the only office he would be interested in is Attorney General but there is too much competition for that post. Remarks that he is happy with his present station as a member of the House of Representatives from New York. Comments on some issues concerning the house.

GLC00162.02

09 November 1850

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Document signed

Title: [Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of J.N.F. Fulirmann].

GLC00173.04

October 16, 1837

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Gales and Mr. Seaton

Asks that the last 500 speeches of his that he ordered be sent to the folding room of the House of Representatives. Postscript requests the country newspaper be delivered to him in Buffalo, N.Y., during the recess. Wants $1 worth of speeches sent to William B. Smith of Buskirk's Bridge, NY.

GLC00496.155

September 26, 1864

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Bell Robinson

Millard Fillmore refuses a request to allow publication of his letter because he has an aversion to being in the papers. He consents that Robinson can show the letter to his friends, or read it at meetings if it will aid General George McClellan's candidacy. McClellan was nominated for president under the democratic ticket. Tipped to a backer sheet of paper.

GLC00529.07

September 25, 1851

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ira A. Eastman

Millard Fillmore writes that he would be delighted to have Eastman and his wife to visit.

GLC00655.20

January 16, 1840

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Solomon Haven

Fillmore writes as a U.S. Representative to Haven, serving as lawyer in Buffalo, New York. He complains of the cold, writing "People here know nothing of comfort in cold weather. Their houses are all built for a southern summer, but by some mistake we have now got a northern winter." Remarks that Mitchell (possibly Representative Charles F. Mitchell, also from New York) made an exposé the previous day in the House of Representatives, and that it will be published in the following day's Intelligencer. He remarks "The day has been wholly spent in discussing abolition- All the insolent…

GLC01088

1867

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Pamphlet signed

Title: 50th Annual Report of the American Colonization Society

Fillmore's copy of the 50th Annual Report of the American Colonization Society, Washington. The Society supported returning former slaves to the newly established colony of Monrovia in Liberia.

GLC09287

February 22, 1864

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Speech delivered to the Great Central Fair of Buffalo]

Former President Fillmore notes historic inventions and developments, such as the rail road, steam engine, and telegraph, that have shaped Buffalo since the city's 1832 Centennial Celebration. Refers to the farewell addresses of Presidents George Washington and Andrew Jackson to offer guidance during the tumultuous war era. Declares "much must be forgiven- if not forgotten- on both sides before this Union can ever be restored" (page seven). Expresses his wish to immediately conquer the Confederate army, then to unite North and South by restoring Southerners with their Constitutional rights…

GLC04884.02