Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Franklin Pierce, a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire, wrote to George Washington Pierce of Portland, congratulating his on his party's victory in Maine elections.
Pierce also announced his wedding date, Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. He and his bride, Jane Appleton, were going immediately after the wedding to Washington where Pierce was to resume his Congressional duties.
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About This Item
- Title: Franklin Pierce letter on Maine politics, 1843
- Creator: Franklin Pierce
- Creation Date: 1834-10-25
- Subject Date: 1834
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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, George W. (George Washington)--Correspondence
- Weddings
- Pierce, Jane M. (Jane Means), 1806-1863--Marriage
- Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869--Marriage
- Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869--Correspondence
- Letters
- Legislators--Maine
- Legislators--United States
- Maine--Politics and government
People
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