Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Josiah Pierce (1792-1866), probate judge in Gorham, was invited to the funeral procession for President Zachary Taylor, who had died July 9, 1850.
The procession was held in Portland.
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About This Item
- Title: Invitation to Presidential funeral procession, Portland, 1850
- Creator: Portland City Council
- Creation Date: 1850-07-31
- Subject Date: 1850-07-31
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: Coll. 4210
- Collection: Pierce family collection
- Object Type: Text
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Standardized Subject Headings
- United States. President (1849-1850 : Taylor)
- Funeral processions--Maine--Portland
- Presidents--United States
- Pierce, Josiah, 1792-1866--Correspondence
- Taylor, Zachery, 1784-1850--Death & burial--Maine--Portland
- Invitations
- Letters
People
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