Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869 to Jane Pierce

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GLC#
GLC04012
Type
Letters
Date
12 July 1847
Author/Creator
Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869
Title
to Jane Pierce
Place Written
Vera Cruz, Mexico
Pagination
3 p. : address : free frank Height: 27 cm, Width: 20.8 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Writes to his wife that he is glad he is given the opportunity to write before marching further inland. Discusses his duties and responsibilities. Describes his encounters with guerillas. Written as a brigadier general.

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