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Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 to Fitz-John Porter

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01513 Author/Creator: Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 Place Written: Concord, New Hampshire Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 September 1866 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.6 x 25.2 cm. Order a Copy

Pierce, former President of the United States, discusses General Porter's court martial and conviction for his actions at the Battle of Second Manassas. Writes, "There are reasons why I am disinclined at at [sic] present to address any request to the President, altho' I concur with his views upon the issues which now particularly Engross the public mind." Transmits a "brief expression of my convictions with regard to yourself- your services and the infamous sentence with which these services have been rewarded" (document not present). Remarks that if Porter wishes, he may send the enclosed brief to President Andrew Johnson. Marked "Private."

Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869
Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

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