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Lot 144

Sale 5024 - Books, Maps & Manuscripts
Jan 31, 2019 5:00AM ET
null / Philadelphia
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Pierce, Franklin Autograph letters, signed (3)

Autograph letter signed. Concord (New Hampshire), May 1, 1839. 4 pp., 4to. To Chas. S. Davis, Esq., reflecting on the life and character of his recently deceased father, Benjamin Pierce. Clear legible body, strong signature in blue ink traversed by a moderate vertical crease. Short autograph letter signed. Washington, Senate Chamber, June 2, 1840. As U.S. Senator from New Hampshire to James K. Paulding, Secretary of the Navy, expediting the naval appointment of 15 year old Robert Blunt Storer on the verso of a constituent's letter asking him (Franklin Pierce) to effectuate this appointment. All on one 4to sheet. Pierce's signature starting, in part, to fade. Autograph letter signed. Concord (New Hampshire), June 17, 1844. 2 pp., on one 4to sheet. To "My dearest Jennie" [his wife, Jane Appleton Pierce]. A tender letter of quotidian marital details. Clear body and signature, "Franklin."

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