[ Autographs ] FRANKLIN PIERCE (1804 - 1869) Fourteenth President of the United States who initiated the Gadsden Purchase, opening up the Northwest for settlement. D.S. "Franklin Pierce" as President 1p. 8vo, Washington, Sept. 5, 1856, manuscript appointment of Thomas Ferau to"...discharge the duties of Commissioner of the Customs during the temporary absence of Hugh L. Anderson...". Matted, boldly signed, andfine.