Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
George W. Pierce (1805-1835) wrote to his mother, Phebe Pierce of Baldwin, to tell her he had opened his law office in Portland.
Pierce had traveled West in 1828 and 1829, looking for opportunities there, but decided to return to Maine and practice law in Portland.
He wrote, "You have now the gratification of a wish often expressed, that you might like to see me settled in business."
He said he intended to be successful and wrote, "I intend to be prudent and industrious, to keep in my office, and by my conduct produce a conviction on the public mind that 'young Pierce cares more about his profession and business than about anything else in the world.'"
He also assured his mother he would not let passion deter him from his law work, and would be cautious if he felt "inclined to change the condition of single blessedness."
Transcription
About This Item
- Title: George W. Pierce on opening law office, Portland, 1829
- Creator: George W. Pierce
- Creation Date: 1829-07-10
- Subject Date: 1829
-
Locations:
- Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Baldwin, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: Coll. 4210
- Collection: Pierce family collection
- Object Type: Text
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Letters
- Pierce, Phebe--Correspondence
- Pierce, George W. (George Washington)--Correspondence
- Pierce family
- Lawyers--Maine--Portland
People
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
Website
Use of this Item is not restricted by copyright and/or related rights, but the holding organization is contractually obligated to limit use. For more information, please contact the contributing organization. However, watermarked Maine Memory Network images may be used for educational purposes.
Please post your comment below to share with others. If you'd like to privately share a comment or correction with MMN staff, please send us a message with this link.
