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Desirable full free frank as congressman, measuring 10 x 7.75 unfolded, with center panel measuring 5.25 x 3.25, addressed by Fillmore to “S. G Haven Esq., Buffalo, N. York,” and boldly franked in the upper right, “M. Fillmore, M. C.” Postmarked Washington, December 26, with a docketing notation to the upper panel indicating that it was received on December 31, 1840. Two noticeable vertical folds (one passing through a single letter of the signature and portions of the address), and areas of paper loss and a few tears to the outside panels, otherwise fine condition. Fillmore served as one of New York’s congressmen from 1833–1835 and 1837–1843. The recipient, Solomon G. Haven, was a partner in Fillmore’s law firm and later served as mayor of Buffalo and as a member of Congress. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA.
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