32. Zachary Taylor Document Signed. Manuscript DS, signed “Z. Taylor, Col. Comd’g,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, June 26, 1834. Requisition document signed by Lt. Beall, in part: “Special Requisition for Flannel for the use of Ordnance Department at For Crawford, M.T., No. of yards 6.” Endorsed below by Taylor to approve the request, and signed again by Beall to confirm receipt. Mounted, matted, and framed to an overall size of 14.25 x 16.5. In fine condition, with light showthrough from the reverse. Starting Bid $200
34. Millard Fillmore Document Signed as President.
Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 13.5 x 15.5, July 12, 1852. President Fillmore appoints Frederick A. Boardman as “a Midshipman in the Navy of the United States.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by President Fillmore and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy William A. Graham. The white paper seal affixed at the bottom remains fully intact. In fine condition, with intersecting folds and overall wrinkling. Starting Bid $200
Fillmore on the death of the former first lady: “My dear wife is no more” 33. Millard Fillmore Autograph Letter Signed. ALS, one page, 5.25 x
8.25, April 3, 1853. Four weeks after leaving the presidency, Fillmore informs his brother of the death of his wife. In part: “My Dear Brother Charles, My dear wife is no more. She died at Washington on Wednesday the 30th ult. and we left with her remains the next day for this place, and arrived here night before last, and she was buried yesterday. Her disease was inflammation of the lungs arising from a severe cold…which soon terminated in a dropsy of the lungs. She bore all her sufferings with uncomplaining fortitude…without a struggle or a groan. The rest of my family are here, and as well as could be expected, but as are all saddened with grief.” In very good to fine condition, with a repaired area to the body, and a corner crease passing through the last name of the signature. Starting Bid $200
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