Pierce, Jane M., 1806-1863 to Mary Aiken
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03177 Author/Creator: Pierce, Jane M., 1806-1863 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa July 1855 Pagination: 8 p. : envelope : free frank Height: 16.9 cm, Width: 10.4 cm Order a Copy
Writes as first lady to her sister about her attempts to socialize. Mentions that she saw Mrs. Jefferson Davis who is nervous about her husband being in Tennessee because there is a cholera epidemic in New Orleans and along the river. On black bordered mourning stationery. With Franklin Pierce free franked envelope.
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