Pierce, Franklin (1804-1869) to George Bowers
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03659 Author/Creator: Pierce, Franklin (1804-1869) Place Written: Manchester, New Hampshire Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 April 1847 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Requests that northern New Hampshire send more volunteer soldiers. Suggests using musicians to attract recruits. Lauds the hard work given to recruiting by Bowers, his father, and Frank Fletcher.
George Bowers, a Post Master, was twice mayor of Nashua, New Hampshire, and fought in the Civil War, rising to the rank of Full Major.
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