{"product_id":"1836-benjamin-pierce-signed-letter","title":"1836 Benjamin Pierce Signed Letter","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a handwritten letter dated July 1, 1836, sent from Boston to Portland, Maine. It appears to be written by Benjamin Pierce, who was likely Benjamin Kendrick Pierce (1790–1850), an officer in the U.S. Army and the older brother of future President Franklin Pierce. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDocument Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSender: Benjamin Pierce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecipient: Charles S. Davies, Esq. of Portland, Maine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDate \u0026amp; Location: Written in Boston on July 1, 1836.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContext: The date aligns with a significant period for Benjamin Kendrick Pierce, who was promoted to Major in the 1st Artillery on June 11, 1836. He was a notable military figure, later serving in the Second Seminole War, and the city of Fort Pierce, Florida, is named in his honor. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eContent Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe letter mentions personal reflections and travel, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArrival and Meetings: Pierce mentions his arrival \"in town\" (Boston) and meetings with members of the \"same house,\" possibly referring to a specific group or organization like the Society of the Cincinnati, of which his father (Governor Benjamin Pierce) was a prominent member.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReflections on Life: The text includes poignant lines about members \"leaving it may be best to look after we are all departed this life,\" suggesting a meeting of elderly veterans or a reflective personal moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePostal Markings: The left side of the document shows the address panel with a red circular \"BOSTON\" postmark and \"PAID\" notations, typical of mail from that era. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Princeton Audubon Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51779809378586,"sku":"EB-327026029941","price":273.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2221\/0931\/files\/57_ccaaa00b-3a0c-4260-b340-0d8fc730d340.jpg?v=1772543896","url":"https:\/\/www.thearchiveauthority.com\/en-ca\/products\/1836-benjamin-pierce-signed-letter","provider":"Signature Documents LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}