1836 General Benjamin Pierce Signed Letter. Father of President Pierce
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1836 General Benjamin Pierce Signed Letter. Father of President Pierce
$199.00
This is a handwritten letter dated July 1, 1836, sent from Boston to Portland, Maine. It appears to be written by General Benjamin Pierce.
Document Details
Sender: General Benjamin Pierce.
Recipient: Charles S. Davies, Esq. of Portland, Maine.
Date & Location: Written in Boston on July 1, 1836.
Content Summary
The letter mentions personal reflections and travel, including:
Arrival and Meetings: Pierce mentions his arrival "in town" (Boston) and meetings with members of the "same house," possibly referring to a specific group or organization like the Society of the Cincinnati.
Reflections on Life: The text includes poignant lines about members "leaving it may be best to look after we are all departed this life," suggesting a meeting of elderly veterans or a reflective personal moment.
Postal Markings: The left side of the document shows the address panel with a red circular "BOSTON" postmark and "PAID" notations, typical of mail from that era.
