PIERCE, FRANKLIN. (1804-69). Fourteenth President of the U.S. (1853-7). Autograph Letter Signed, “Franklin Pierce.” One full page, quarto. Concord, New Hampshire, December 31, 1849. Very fine condition. To “Mr. C.H. Mason, Providence, R.I.” Pierce writes:

“My dear Sir, Your letter of Novr. 26th ult. was duly received, but I thought it not expedient to write to my friends at Washington until there should be some prospect of attention to business. I inclose [sic] herewith a copy of a letter which I have addressed to one of our senators (Mr. Norris), who is, I perceive, chairman of the committee on claims. If there should be a favourable report from the committee I will write to C.W. King of Alabama and other friends. Present my kindest regards to your mother and the family. Your friend, Franklin Pierce.”

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