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Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 to Jane Pierce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04012 Author/Creator: Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 Place Written: Vera Cruz, Mexico Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 July 1847 Pagination: 3 p. : address : free frank Height: 27 cm, Width: 20.8 cm Order a Copy

Writes to his wife that he is glad he is given the opportunity to write before marching further inland. Discusses his duties and responsibilities. Describes his encounters with guerillas. Written as a brigadier general.

Pierce, Jane M. (Jane Means), 1806-1863
Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869

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