Contributed by Maine Historical Society
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Josiah Pierce, a native of Gorham, went to Russia in 1855 as secretary to the U.S. Legation there. A lawyer, Pierce lived in St. Petersburg, Russia, and London most of his adult life.
After three years in the diplomatic corps, he worked for Winans, Harrison & Winans, a firm involved in railroad development and management.
About This Item
- Title: Josiah Pierce, London, ca. 1900
- Creation Date: circa 1900
- Subject Date: circa 1900
- Location: London, England
- Media: Photographic print
- Local Code: Coll. 4210
- Collection: Pierce family collection
- Object Type: Image
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