Josiah Pierce IV on debt to sister, 1863

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Josiah Pierce (1792-1866) of Gorham wrote to his maiden sister Hannah (1788-1873) of Baldwin to pay $5 interest on a $500 debt he owes her.

He wrote, "My income is very small & I have to pick up little sums as I can." Pierce was a lawyer and had been a legislator and involved in many civic causes.

Other letters also refer to payment Josiah Pierce made on the loan.

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  • Title: Josiah Pierce IV on debt to sister, 1863
  • Creator: Josiah Pierce
  • Creation Date: 1863-02-27
  • Subject Date: 1863
  • Locations:
    • Baldwin, Cumberland County, ME
    • Gorham, Cumberland County, ME
  • Media: Ink on paper
  • Local Code: Coll. 4210
  • Collection: Pierce family collection
  • Object Type: Text

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