Letters, 1818-1851.

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Letters, 1818-1851.

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Contains letters, primarily among members of the Pierce family, including Jesse and Eliza (Lillie) Pierce, and particularly between their two sons, Edward L. and Henry L. Pierce written during their teenage and early adult years. The letters relate to family news, health, the Bridgewater (Mass.) Normal School (later the Mass. State Teachers College at Bridgewater), and other personal matters.

1 narrow box.

Massachusetts Historical Society

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Massachusetts Historical Society

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Pierce, Henry Lillie, 1825-1896

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Massachusetts. State Teachers College, Bridgewater.

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Pierce, Eliza Lillie.

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Pierce family.

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Pierce, Jesse.

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Pierce, Edward Lillie, 1829-1897

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Supporters of President Grant removed Sumner as chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the Senate in 1871. Edward L. Pierce defended the reputation of Sumner after this episode became a matter of fresh historical controversy in 1877. Others involved in the controversy were Lothrop Motley, John Jay, and Hamilton Fish. From the description of Clippings concerning Charles Sumner and President U.S. Grant : album, 1877-1878. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612815430 ...