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“WE ARE YET ON ABOLITION INTHE HOUSE”
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FILLMORE, MILLARD. Autograph Letter Signed, as Representative, to New
York lawyer Solomon G. Haven, discussing the imminent election of Harrison and the
contentious status of abolition within the House. With two postscripts concerning
Chancery lawsuits. 2 pages, 4to, with integral blank, written on the first two pages; com-
plete separation at center vertical fold repaired with tissue, blank leaf inlaid. (TFC)
Washington, 27 January 1840
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. . . I think it time enough some months hence to determine whether I will stand as a candidate for
reelection. I can only say that I feel no desire now; but no one can tell what 6 months may bring forth.
The fact is we are going to elect Harrison. I am never sanguine, yet I am ever confident of this.
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Tal[l]madge &Webster arrived here last evening. . . .
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We are yet on abolition in the House—my committee determined today to make no preliminary
report in the N. Jersey case on the return, but go at once back to the election and determine who has
the greatest number of legal votes.This course was adopted by the votes of the administration members
on the committee against the Whig votes. The consequences will be that those seats must remain
vacated for 6 months to come, and I shall have to labor day and night. . . .”