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Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 to Benjamin Pierce re: postscripts on letter of B.K., Gen. Jackson & his cabinet

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06938 Author/Creator: Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Letter Date: 1835/12/10 Pagination: 3 p. : free frank ; Height: 25.3 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy

Two postscripts by Frnaklin and a Free Frank (as member of Congress) written on the letter of his brother B.K. Pierce to their father Benjamin. "Genl. [Andew] Jackson... stands second to no man... but the situation in the Cabinet... Genl. J. has vetoes."

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