ALS as President, one page both sides, 4.75 x 8, December 23, 1851. Fillmore writes to the Secretary of State. In full: “I herewith return the report to the House resolution in Thrasher’s case with my cordial approval. I would suggest a verbal change from ‘citizens’ to ‘inhabitants’ on the 2d sheet in two places marked, as being technically more accurate, and the addition of a sentence on the 4th sheet marked in pencil. Is not some work omitted in quoting Mr. Jefferson on the same sheet? Please prepare and send up the Message and I will immediately transmit it to Congress….” Faint intersecting folds (vertical fold just touching first letter of signature), a few tiny chips, and light show-through of ink, otherwise fine condition. JSA/John Reznikoff Auction LOA and RRAuction COA.
