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Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 to Mary Aiken re: acknowledges congratulations from sister-in-law

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04927 Author/Creator: Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 Place Written: Andover, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1852/06/27 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 24.8 cm, Width: 18.8 cm Order a Copy

After winning the Democratic Presidential nomination, he acknowledges congratulations from his sister-in-law, thanks his family and Christian faith.

Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869

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