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Fillmore, Millard (1800-1874) to George M. Fillmore

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.102 Author/Creator: Fillmore, Millard (1800-1874) Place Written: Buffalo, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: October 4, 1870 Pagination: 1 p. + addr 19.4 x 12.7 cm + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 27.6 x 19.9 cm Order a Copy

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.

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

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