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Franklin Pierce, Washington, D.C., letter to Sarah J. Buell Hale, Philadelphia :
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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Regarding Hale's campaign for a national day of thanksgiving. Fillmore expresses the opinion that Congress would not find it an appropriate subject for legislation and that he does not think it should be an executive action but should be left to state governors.
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In a letter presumably about Nathaniel Hawthorne's Life of Franklin Pierce, Pierce requests that a copy of the engraving be sent to him at Rockingham House. Mentions that Hawthorne is at the shoals for several days.
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In a letter presumably about Nathaniel Hawthorne's Life of Franklin Pierce, Pierce states that he received the biography and sends thanks. Mentions that he saw Hawthorne at the shoals yesterday.
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In a letter presumably about Nathaniel Hawthorne's Life of Franklin Pierce, Pierce mentions that his friend has written a notice on the book that he will send to Ticknor, suggests it should be published in the Post. A postscript discusses booksellers.
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In a letter presumably about Nathaniel Hawthorne's Life of Franklin Pierce, Pierce reports that Hawthorne is ill so there will be a delay in the work now in hand. He also inquires about an engraving. Includes addressed envelope.
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In a letter presumably about Nathaniel Hawthorne's Life of Franklin Pierce, Pierce reports that he has just received proofs for pages 85 to 108, but has not seen pages 56 to 85. Reports a mistake on page 85. Letter is dated Wednesday evening. Includes addressed envelope.
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