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Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 to his brother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00152 Author/Creator: Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: August 10, 1853 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 23 cm, Width: 17 cm Order a Copy

Writes that he is upset to hear what his brother has said about David L. Gregg, who was appointed Commissioner to the Sandwich Islands. Informs that this is the first he has heard about Gregg's Catholic sentiments and that it did not occur to him to ask Gregg about his religious opinions. Advises that maybe his brother's informants are mistaken. Postscript note to the Honorable John Aiken in Andover, Massachusetts saying that he will write to Mary soon. Written on mourning stationery.

Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869
Aiken, John, 1797-1867
Gregg, David L., fl. 1853

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