Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Neal Dow of Portland wrote to George W. Pierce, a student at Bowdoin College.
He suggested Pierce read the Spectator, telling him "it will amuse and at the same time instruct you . . ."
Dow closed by saying he kept his letter to one page, apparently Pierce's limit for letters.
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About This Item
- Title: Neal Dow to G.W. Pierce, Portland, 1822
- Creator: Neal Dow
- Creation Date: 1822-08-08
- Subject Date: 1822
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Locations:
- Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Brunswick, 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
- Bowdoin College
- Pierce, George W. (George Washington)--Correspondence
- Letters
- Dow, Neal (1804-1897)--Correspondence
- Pierce, George W. (George Washington)--Friends & associates
- Dow, Neal (1804-1897)--Friends & associates
- Friendship
- Invitations
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