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The Life of Gen. Franklin Pierce, of New Hampshire, President of the United States

The Life of Gen. Franklin Pierce, of New Hampshire, President of the United States

Bartlett, David W.

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ISBN10: 1151072281
ISBN13: 9781151072283
Publisher: General Books
Pages: 70
Weight: 0.31
Height: 0.14 Width: 7.44 Depth: 9.69
Language: English
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1855. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER VII. Mr. Pierce as a Soldier and General--The Breaking out of the Mexican War--Mr. Pierce enlista as a Private--Appointed Brigadier-General--Sails for Vera Cruz--Attacked at National Bridge--Joins Gen. Scott at Puebla--His Course through the War--His Return--Reception at Concord--His Speech. At the time that Mr. Pierce declined the brilliant appointment, tendered him by the President of the United States, he remarked that he could never again consent to leave his family, except at the call of his country, in time of war. When, therefore, the Mexican war broke out, it found him pledged to the service of his country. A requisition was made upon the State of New-Hampshire, for a battalion of volunteers, and Mr. Pierce was among the first to put down his name, as a private soldier. The company was raised in Concord, and Frank Pierce went through all the drill exercises, as a private. The Ten Regiment Bill was passed by Congress, and the President tendered to him the appointment of Colonel of the Ninth, which appointment he accepted. When the law for the organization of the new ten regiments was passed, President Polk appointed Mr. Pierce Brigadier-General. The appointment was everywhere received with enthusiasm. Mr. Pierce was the son of an old and heroic soldier, who had fought in the battles of the Kevolution. In his youth he had listened to tales of the camp, and early learned to admire the patriotism and courage of the heroes of the Revolution. Col. Ransom was of this regiment. He was a orave officer, and Mr. Pierce wrote to the President, asking that he, Colonel Ransom, be appointed Brigadier-General; but the President needed the abilities of Mr. Pierce, and insisted upon his accepting the appointment. His commission, as Brigadier-General, is dat...

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