Letter from Jane Pierce to Mrs. Appleton, 1839 January 10

Collection Name:

Franklin Pierce Papers

Title:

Letter from Jane Pierce to Mrs. Appleton, 1839 January 10

Creator:

Pierce, Jane Means Appleton, 1806-1863

Creator Role:

Author

Accession / Call Number:

1929.001

Object ID:

2021.070

Date:

1839/01/10

Type of Material:

textual record

Physical Description:

1 letter

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Letter from Jane Means (Appleton) Pierce in Washington, DC, to her mother Elizabeth Appleton in Brunswick, ME, postmarked January 10, 1839. In the letter, Pierce provides updates on the health of her father-in-law General Benjamin Pierce, who has been very ill. She then spends the rest of the letter updating her mother in the happenings in Washington, including of speeches by Mr. Clay and Mr. Calhoun and a detailed paragraph on the visit by America Vespucci, a descendant of Amerigo Vespucci. Her letter notes America's claim upon the American people, her attendance to parties, and the scar she obtained from a sabre in battle. She ends the letter by inquiring about Professor Haddack's decision and inquiring if her mother has the Portland Advertiser, as Brooks' letters are amusing.

Subjects:

Correspondence, Families, Health, Speeches, addresses, etc.

Locations:

Washington, DC
Brunswick, ME

People:

Pierce, Jane Means Appleton, 1806-1863, Appleton, Elizabeth, 1779-1844, Vespucci, Elena, 1804-1866

Terms of Use:

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Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society purchase.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item

Box Number:

1