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Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874 to John Bell Robinson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00529.07 Author/Creator: Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874 Place Written: Buffalo, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: September 26, 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

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.

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874
Robinson, John Bell, fl. 1864
McClellan, George B., 1826-1885

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