Pierce, James, 1824
Folder 12
File — Folder: 12
Identifier: Folder 12
Scope and Contents
Three letters to Mary Pierce and one to Sarah Pierce. Discusses an ocean voyage to Charleston and provides his impressions of the town, including his experience at a slave auction and extensive observations of the lives of slaves on plantations, as well as his opinions about planters and planter life.
He also describes his visit to Florida and his impressions of that state.
Dates
- created: 1824
Creator
- From the Collection: Pierce, James, 1779-1846 (Person)
- From the Collection: Pierce, John, 1752-1788 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.42 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository
Contact:
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7 South Street
P.O. Box 385
Litchfield CT 06759
860-567-4501
860-567-3565 (Fax)
archivist@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org