Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 to George C. Whiting
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00655.09 Author/Creator: Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1856 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 20 x 13 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses the pension for the widow of Navy Commander Samuel Larkin. Mentions testimony given on the cause of his death which showed that Larkin contracted the disease while on duty in Africa. Paper watermarked "Joynson/1856." Written during Pierce's presidency and docketed "President Pierce."
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