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Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874 to Solomon Haven re: news from the capital and NJ, Clay expected to resign

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03894 Author/Creator: Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1839/12/19 Pagination: 1 p. : free frank : address Height: 25 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Also reporting the (false) rumor that Clay would resign his Senate seat.

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

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