Contributed by Pierce Family Collection through Maine Historical Society
Description
George W. Pierce (1805-1835) of Portland wrote to his mother, Phebe Pierce of Baldwin, describing the trip he and his wife, Anne Longfellow Pierce, took to Vermont.
He talks about staying with his uncle, Daniel Pierce, and reports on their family.
He was on his way to Quebec and expected to be away another month.
George Pierce died about three months after he wrote the letter.
Transcription
About This Item
- Title: G.W. Pierce to mother on trip, Burlington, Vt., 1835
- Creator: George W, Pierce
- Creation Date: 1835-08-25
- Subject Date: 1835
- Location: VT
- Media: Ink on paper
- Collection: Pierce family collection
- Object Type: Text
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Pierce family
- Pierce, George W. (George Washington)--Correspondence
- Letters
- Pierce, Anne Longfellow, 1810-1901--Travel
- Pierce, Phebe Thompson, 1762-1839--Correspondence
- Pierce, George W. (George Washington)--Travel
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