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Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 [Signature of President Pierce]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03481.31 Author/Creator: Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 Place Written: s.l. Type: Signature Date: circa 1830-1869 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20 x 12.7 cm. Order a Copy

Preceded by "Yr. friend & Servt."

Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869

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