Contributed by Maine Historical Society
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Franklin Pierce of New Hampshire, wrote to George Pierce of Portland, a distant cousin and friend, telling him about Lewis Weld, principal of the asylum at Hartford, whose ideas he thought would interest George.
He also congratulated George on his marriage to Anne Longfellow and chastised him for not letting Pierce know when the wedding was to be held.
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About This Item
- Title: Franklin Pierce on Lewis Weld, 1832
- Creator: Franklin Pierce
- Creation Date: 1832-12-31
- Subject Date: 1832
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Locations:
- Hillsborough, NH
- Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: Coll. 4210
- Collection: Pierce family collection
- Object Type: Text
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869--Correspondence
- Letters
- Pierce, George W. (George Washington)--Correspondence
- Weld, Lewis, 1796-1853
- Pierce, George W. (George Washington)--Marriage
- Pierce, Anne Longfellow, 1810-1901--Marriage
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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