LS as President, one page, 10.5 x 16.75, July 7, 1851. A splendid letter to José Rufino Echenique, President of the Republic of Peru. In full: “Great and good friend: I have received Your Excellency’s letter of the twenty-first of April, last, announcing your election as President of Peru by the free vote of your fellow citizens, and that you had formally entered upon the duties of that exalted station. I cordially congratulate Your Excellency and reciprocate the wishes which you express for the perpetuity of harmonious relations between our respective Republics. I trust that your Excellency’s administration may conduce to this desirable end, and may, also, promote and confirm the happiness and prosperity of Peru. And so, I pray God to have Your Excellency in His safe and holy keeping. Your good friend, Millard Fillmore.” Countersigned by Secretary of State Daniel Webster. Fillmore items that come up for sale are almost invariably mundane, making this example—of impressive size, appearance, Presidential date, and diplomatic content—the definitive Fillmore item for a serious collection of Americana. In fine condition, with light folds (one touching “F” in Fillmore’s signature), 1851 ink docket from Peruvian archive, and a few trivial spots. R&R COA.
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