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Here are some Franklin Pierce letters signed we sold:
Franklin Pierce autograph letter signed as President. He writes ”To the Proprietors of The Republic” from Washington D.C.: ”Gentlemen / I enclose herewith a copy of a letter this day sent to the Proprietor of the Union [publication]. If the public printing is being executed by you under a similar appointment, your authority will cease from this date…Franklin Pierce.” Letter is undated, although the letter to which Pierce refers is included in the lot, and is dated 23 August 1853. This letter is archivally taped into the card-style stationery of Pierce’s letter. Pierce’s single page letter on mourning stationery is likely attributable to the loss of Pierce’s only surviving child earlier that year. Single page measures 7” x 8.75”. Folds, pencil notation to top edge, and small area of paper loss to upper left. Very good condition. Pre-certified by JSA. Sold for $1,109.
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Very poignant autograph letter signed by Franklin Pierce regarding the death of his son Benjamin Pierce, who died in an unusual train accident shortly before Pierce’s inauguration as President. Having already lost their first two sons, the death of their third son Benjamin threw First Lady Jane Pierce into a depression from which she never fully recovered, which Pierce references here as well. In this letter, Franklin Pierce writes freely of how Benny’s death impacted him. Dated 15 July (no year, but likely 1857), Pierce writes to his niece, ”I am glad to learn, my dear niece, from your pleasant note of the 13th inst. that you are enjoying the salt…air of Greenwich with such agreeable surroundings. I regret to inform you that your aunt Jane’s health continues extremely feeble. After leaving Phila. we passed a week in New York – two in Boston and since that time have been here with your aunt’s only sister Mrs. Aiken, who retains a very distinct recollection of yr. dear mother and yourself…in Lowell in 1848 – How many sad changes have occurred since that time. Your two little cousins and play mates our dear Benny and Freddy Wentworth passed away about the same time, and soon after, Benny’s cousin Alfred Aiken whom you may also remember is about the same age was called from Earth. There is a great deal that is sad here and yet I cling to the place where I enjoyed the last intercourse and exchanged the last words with my noble boy – If your aunt is strong enough we should go to the sea side (at Portsmouth or in that vicinity) next week – Your aunt and myself will always regard your dear child with the deepest interest…I think you must be greatly blessed in your…Mother…regards to her and also to yr. excellent father when you write to him – With much love from your aunt & myself / Yrs. affectionately / Franklin Pierce”. He adds, ”Direct your letters to Concord N.H.” Four page letter on card-style stationery measures 3.5” x 5.75”. Spot of tape residue at upper corner of last page, otherwise near fine. Sold for $750.
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We also sold this Franklin Pierce signed document:
Franklin Pierce Document Signed as President
President Franklin Pierce adds his large signature to a document, dated 3 February 1854, appointing Milton Hall to a four-year term as Naval Officer for the naval district of Newport, Rhode Island. The President signs, ”Franklin Pierce”. Secretary of Treasury James Guthrie countersigns below the blindstamped seal of the Treasury Department. 16.25” x 12.5” document is archivally matted and framed to an overall size of 24.5” x 21”. Moderate separation at folds and paper loss to document; small chips on edges of frame. Very good. Sold for $1,109.
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