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Preferred Citation:

Millard Fillmore Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Processing Information:

Processed by Cynthia B. Brown in 1984.

Biographical Information:

Millard Fillmore, President of the United States from 1850-1853. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: .

Scope and Contents

Document, 31 January 1851, signed by Millard Fillmore to authorize the Secretary of State (Daniel Webster) to affix the seal of the United States to a pardon granted to Isaac Perine; and letter, 13 November 1852, written by Millard Fillmore to Daniel Phillips expressing Fillmore's regret at being unable to attend the funeral of Daniel Webster "his decease has left a void in the political and social circle that will not soon be filled."

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Correspondence
• Legal documents
• Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852