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Mr. Fillmore’s view

In addition to New York City and Albany, Buffalo opened a fair on Washington’s Birthday in 1864. 150 years ago today a Richmond newspaper published some of Millard Fillmore’s remarks. Mr. Fillmore thought the rebel army should be destroyed with … Continue reading

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Father of His Countries

150 years ago today there were celebrations throughout the Union (including the Border States) to honor the 130th anniversary of George Washington’s birth. Many localities featured the public reading of Washington’s Farewell Address per a proclamation by President Lincoln. Part … Continue reading

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Doughface Convention in New York City

Ex-president Millard Fillmore was right – there was going to be another meeting of Southern sympathizers in New York State – specifically in New York City on Saturday, December 15th. Here are excerpts from a very long article in the … Continue reading

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Recruiting a Peace Emissary in Buffalo

From The New-York Times December 13, 1860: MILLARD FILLMORE INVITED TO PROCEED TO SOUTH CAROLINA. BUFFALO, Wednesday, Dec. 12. A spontaneous meeting of some three hundred of the most substantial citizens of Buffalo was held last evening, at the United … Continue reading

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