Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Writing to his brother Josiah in Gorham, George W. Pierce discusses his studies at law school in Northampton, Massachusetts, and comments that Maine should have a similar law school if it hopes to keep young lawyers.
He also discusses his prospects for going into the legal business and notes the reduction in litigation.
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About This Item
- Title: G. W. Pierce on law school, Northampton, 1826
- Creator: George Washington Pierce
- Creation Date: 1826-08-06
- Subject Date: 1826
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Locations:
- Northampton, MA
- Gorham, 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
- Pierce, George W. (George Washington)--Correspondence
- Pierce, Josiah, 1792-1866--Correspondence
- Pierce family
- Letters
- Law schools--Massachusetts--Northampton
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