Letters, 1829-1859.

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Letters, 1829-1859.

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The Millard Fillmore collection consists chiefly of letters relating to his long and varied career in politics and government. It includes letters written by Fillmore while serving as a member of the New York State Assembly, United States House of Representatives, and as President. Many of these letters concern matters of politics and patronage. Some letters also concern his involvement in the Anti-Masonic, Whig, and Know Nothing Parties. Correspondents included Francis Granger and Daniel Webster.

1 box (0.25 cubic ft.)

New York State Library

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New York State Library

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Whig Party (N.Y.)

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Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

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Millard Fillmore was born in Cayuga County, N.Y. and later became a resident of East Aurora and Buffalo. He was a lawyer, local office holder, State Assemblyman, U.S. Congressman, N.Y. State Comptroller, Vice-President under Zachary Taylor and 13th U.S. President, 1850-1853. He was also involved in establishing numerous Buffalo institutions. He was a founder and first Chancellor of the University of Buffalo, Commander of the Union Continentals (Home Guard) during Civil War, and first president o...