Mrs. Henry H. Pierce papers, 1877-1921.

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Mrs. Henry H. Pierce papers, 1877-1921.

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Chiefly letters received by Margaret E. Pierce after the death of her husband, Capt. Henry Hubbard Pierce. The majority of these are from either Isabella or Col. (later Gen.) Henry A. Morrow. Their primary concern is to console and offer Mrs. Pierce comfort in her grief and provide reassurance concerning her future financial independence. The collection also contains clippings regarding Pierce's death, various official orders issued at Vancouver Barracks concerning his death; a photograph (ca. 1915) possibly of Mrs. Pierce; and a copy of "Officers of the Army and families of offices residing in the District of Columbia" (1915 Nov. 5), in which Mrs. Pierce is listed. Also includes copy of the complete "Widow's Pension" application.

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