Invitation to Presidential funeral procession, Portland, 1850

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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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  • 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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