Contributed by Pierce Family Collection through Maine Historical Society
Description
George Washington Pierce describes his studies at law school in Northampton, Massachusetts, to his brother, Josiah, a lawyer in Gorham.
They grew up in Baldwin and both attended Bowdoin College. Josiah graduated in 1818 and George in 1824.
George dated the letter April 7, 1826. His brother changed the date to May 7, 1826 before filing it.
Transcription
About This Item
- Title: G.W. Pierce, Northampton, letter about law school, 1826
- Creator: George Washington Pierce
- Creation Date: 1826-04-07
- Subject Date: 1826
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Locations:
- Northampton, MA
- Gorham, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Collection: Pierce family collection
- Object Type: Text
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Law schools--Massachusetts--Northampton
- Letters
- Pierce family
- Pierce, Josiah, 1792-1866--Correspondence
- Pierce, George W. (George Washington)--Correspondence
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