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A. R. Meenan Letter

 Collection
Identifier: SC 00390

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Content Description

One page letter from Meenan in Lynchburg, Virginia to an unknown recipient dated March 2, 1853. He writes in the hope that he may secure a position from President-Elect Franklin Pierce within his new administration as Pierce was sworn in as President just a few days later. In the letter, Meenan also requests that should he receive a political appointment, that it come early in Pierce's Administration.

Dates

  • Creation: 1853 March 2

Creator

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Extent

0.01 Linear Foot

Language

English

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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