Contributed by Pierce Family Collection through Maine Historical Society
Description
George W. Pierce (1805-1835), a Portland lawyer and Democratic Party activist, wrote a confidential letter to his brother, Josiah Pierce of Gorham, president of the Maine Senate, discussing appointments of various political allies.
In the January 1835 letter, he also discusses his own potential appointment as Reporter.
George Pierce died in November 1835.
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About This Item
- Title: George W. Pierce letter on political appointments, Portland, 1835
- Creator: George W. Pierce
- Creation Date: 1835-01-17
- Subject Date: 1835
- Location: Augusta, Kennebec County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Collection: Pierce family collection
- Object Type: Text
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Letters
- Dunlap, Robert Pinckney, 1794-1859
- Pierce, Josiah, 1792-1866--Correspondence
- Pierce, George W. (George Washington)--Correspondence
- Pierce family
- State governments--Officials and employees
- Maine--Officials and employees
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