Item 45: Letter from Franklin Pierce to James Campbell, 1837 March 20
Item — Box: 9, Folder: 45
Dates
- Created: 1837 March 20
Creator
- Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869. (Person)
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Letter.
Condition Note:
Good.
Measurements:
9 ⅞ in. x 7 ⅞ in. (closed); 15 ¾ in. x 9 ⅞ in.
Description:
The following letter dated March 20, 1837, is written by Franklin Pierce, the 14th president of the United States to James Campbell. In the letter, Pierce mentions that he is writing to Campbell’s wife, Emilie S., on the behalf of his own wife, Jane Means. He writes that she received a letter from Emilie and is too sick to write a response herself. Pierce mentions that they will be traveling, but their time frame depends on her health. He asks that Campbell obtain lodging for them and suggests nothing over one flight of stairs. He concludes their letter by sending Jane’s love to Campbell, Emilie, and her sister.
Location:
Washington, D.C.
Transcription:
Washington
March 20. 1837
My dear friend Mrs. Pierce received Mrs. Campbell’s note this morning and read it with deep interest. As she is too immobile this morning to write she desires me to express her acknowledgements. My movements must of course depend upon the state of Mrs P’s health but we hope to leave this city next week on Wednesday and to reach Philadelphia Thursday afternoon. Will you do me the favor to call at the Dr Pierre House
Inside Page:
and see what accommodations can be secured for us—A parlor and sleeping room adjoining with, a room near for a maid servant, would meet our wants—Mrs. Pierce’s health will predict the idea of advancing more than one flight of stairs. Mrs Pierce joins me in kindest regards to yourself Mrs C. & her sister- not forgetting the little boys. Ever truly Y[ou]rs truly Franklin Pierce Hon[orable] James Campbell Philadelphia Penn[sylvani]a
P.S. The arrangement for rooms may be predicted upon the expectation that we shall occupy them during the month of April—
Back: President Pierce March 20. 1837
My dear friend Mrs. Pierce received Mrs. Campbell’s note this morning and read it with deep interest. As she is too immobile this morning to write she desires me to express her acknowledgements. My movements must of course depend upon the state of Mrs P’s health but we hope to leave this city next week on Wednesday and to reach Philadelphia Thursday afternoon. Will you do me the favor to call at the Dr Pierre House
Inside Page:
and see what accommodations can be secured for us—A parlor and sleeping room adjoining with, a room near for a maid servant, would meet our wants—Mrs. Pierce’s health will predict the idea of advancing more than one flight of stairs. Mrs Pierce joins me in kindest regards to yourself Mrs C. & her sister- not forgetting the little boys. Ever truly Y[ou]rs truly Franklin Pierce Hon[orable] James Campbell Philadelphia Penn[sylvani]a
P.S. The arrangement for rooms may be predicted upon the expectation that we shall occupy them during the month of April—
Back: President Pierce March 20. 1837
Creator
- Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869. (Person)
Repository Details
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84 W South St.
Wilkes-Barre PA 18701 US
570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu