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On the eighth day of his presidency, Fillmore orders a new black hat. Perhaps his sudden elevation from the vice-presidency prompted the purchase – namely, whereas a week ago he was invisible, now he was front and center.
Fillmore, born to the poorest of the poor, was a meticulous dresser. As president, he wore a black suit with a starched white shirt.
Fillmore, born to the poorest of the poor, was a meticulous dresser. As president, he wore a black suit with a starched white shirt.
Autograph Letter Signed, as President, 1 page, quarto, Washington, July 18, 1850. To Messrs. W.H. Beebee & Co. in New York.
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Washington City
18 July 1850
Gentlemen,
Please send me, immediately, a suitable hat by Express.
You have my size, and in regard to the kind I can only say I prefer the usual black hat.
Very Resp'y [sic] [e]tc
MILLARD FILLMORE
Messrs W.H. Beebee & Co.
New York,
18 July 1850
Gentlemen,
Please send me, immediately, a suitable hat by Express.
You have my size, and in regard to the kind I can only say I prefer the usual black hat.
Very Resp'y [sic] [e]tc
MILLARD FILLMORE
Messrs W.H. Beebee & Co.
New York,
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MILLARD FILLMORE
