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Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 to Simon P. Colby re: claiming that Boston "Federalists" aided N.H. Whigs

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04376 Author/Creator: Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1837/12/12 Pagination: 3 p. + FF + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 25.7 x 17.9 cm Order a Copy

Emphasizing the need for Democrats to organize to secure victory in the Spring elections. One bust engraving of Franklin Pierce included.

Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869

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