Contributed by Pierce Family Collection through Maine Historical Society
Description
George W. Pierce of Portland wrote to his brother Josiah Pierce of Gorham about an offer from Maine Manufacturing Co. of Saccarappa to purchase the Pierce water power, mills and lumber yard.
The Pierce brothers, both lawyers, jointly managed the estate of their father, Josiah Pierce of Baldwin, a business man. The elder Pierce died in January 1830.
Transcription
About This Item
- Title: G.W. Pierce letter on selling assets, 1831
- Creator: George W. Pierce
- Creation Date: 1831-07-25
- Subject Date: 1831
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Locations:
- Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Gorham, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Collection: Pierce family collection
- Object Type: Text
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Letters
- Pierce, George W. (George Washington)--Correspondence
- Pierce family
- Pierce, Josiah, 1792-1866--Correspondence
- Business
People
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