Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
George Washington Pierce, a Portland lawyer, wrote to congratulate his brother, Josiah Pierce of Gorham, on his election as president of the Maine Senate.
He wrote, "I hope you will be able to keep clear of attaching yourself to any of the factions which divide our party." The brothers were active Democrats.
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About This Item
- Title: G.W. Pierce congratulatory letter to brother, 1835
- Creator: George W. Pierce
- Creation Date: 1835-01-10
- Subject Date: 1835
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Locations:
- Portland, 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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Standardized Subject Headings
- Pierce, Josiah, 1792-1866--Correspondence
- Letters
- Pierce, George W. (George Washington)--Correspondence
- Pierce family
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