Letter from Franklin Pierce to Jeanie [Jane Appleton Pierce], 1849 June 11

Collection Name:

Franklin Pierce Papers

Title:

Letter from Franklin Pierce to Jeanie [Jane Appleton Pierce], 1849 June 11

Creator:

Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869

Creator Role:

Author

Accession / Call Number:

2016.048

Object ID:

2016.048

Date:

1849/06/11

Type of Material:

textual record

Physical Description:

1 letter

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Letter from Franklin Pierce to his wife, "Jeanie" (Jane Appleton Means Pierce) dated January 11, 1849. Pierce writes from Concord, NH, to let Jane know that he is awaiting a letter from her and hopes to hear from her soon. He also writes that he was unable to attend a wedding because he was too busy. He delivers the news that Mr. Gilchrist, the brother of then Judge John J. Gilchrist, died due to an overdose of laudanum. Pierce ends the letter sending his love to his son, Benny, and the rest of his family, hoping to see them soon.

Subjects:

Drugs--Overdose , Death , Correspondence

Locations:

Concord, NH
Lowell, MA

People:

Aiken, John , Gilchrist, John J. , 1809-1858 , Pierce, Benjamin, 1841-1853 , Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 , Pierce, Jane Means Appleton, 1806-1863

Terms of Use:

For permission to reproduce or publish material from this collection, please contact the New Hampshire Historical Society. Researchers are responsible for following all copyright and intellectual property laws.

Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society purchase.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item