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Item 46: An Autograph of Franklin Pierce, 1862 July 5

 Item — Box: 9, Folder: 46

Dates

  • Created: 1862 July 5

Creator

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Access:

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Extent

1 items

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Type of Material:

Autograph.

Condition Note:

Good. Slight discoloration.

Measurements:

8 ½ in. x 7 ⅞ in.

Description:

The following item depicts the concluding sentiments and address of a partial letter, written by Franklin Pierce, the 14th president of the United States, dated July 5, 1862. The recipient of the letter has been lost.

Location:

Concord, New Hampshire

Transcription:

Very Truly, yr privileg’d Franklin Pierce

Concord, NH July 5, 1862

Repository Details

Part of the Wilkes University Archives Repository

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