Letter from James Hall to his parents, 22 April 1842

Abstract

James Hall writes that he has only 20 pupils; many schools are closing due to lack of students; Court of Common Pleas to hear a breach of promise case argued by two former Senators (Henry Hubbard and Frank Pierce); includes a brief response from his father on 27 April. Identification of the "Frank Pierce" named in the letter as Franklin Pierce (1804-1869) is tentative. ; Transcription by Carina Berg. Transcriptions may be subject to error.