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PIERCE, FRANKLIN. Autograph Letter Signed, “Frank Pierce,” to his wife Jane
Appleton (“Dear Jennie”), explaining that he was so occupied with engagements that he
could not attend a wedding, and conveying news of mutual acquaintances. 1
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pale blue ruled paper, some scattered smudging including to signature (but still legible),
folds.With the original envelope.
Concord, 11 June 1849
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. . . Our office has been literally full all day and I look for no leisure for a long time to come. I
have heard nothing new here except the sudden death of young Mr Gilchrist . . . . His death
was occasioned a week ago last night by taking, it is believed by mistake, a large quantity of
laudanum. . . . I hope you and Benny are well, dearest . . . . All well at the rectory and the
house . . . .Tell dear Benny that Father sends his love and expects him to be a very good boy.”
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PIERCE, FRANKLIN. Partly-printed vellum Document Signed, as President,
military commission appointing Robert N. Scott Second Lieutenant in the Fourth
Regiment of Infantry. Countersigned by Secretary of War Jefferson Davis. 18
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inches; deep folds affecting signatures with minor loss, cockling to all edges, moderate
dampstaining at edges, slight fading to text but signatures relatively bold, docketing at
upper left recto, paper seal intact.
Washington, 3 March 1857
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