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to Priscilla

William Pearce bitterly relates that he attempted to resign due to illness, but the resignation was not accepted.

GLC00066.104

to Father

Frederic Pearce writes that he was exempted from the draft due to poor eyesight. He discusses church finances and describes ruins at Harper's Ferry. The letter is written on blue paper. Page 4 is cross-written.

GLC00066.143

to Priscilla

William Pearce reports that his resignation has still not been accepted. He mentions that the regiment will be moving to Alton, Illinois.

GLC00066.105

to Frederic

William Pearce reports that his resignation was still not accepted. He also discusses finances. The letter was written in pencil.

GLC00066.106

to Priscilla

William Pearce advises his family to leave Marietta, because he is fearful of a Confederate attack on that city.

GLC00066.107

to William

In her letter to William, Priscilla Pearce writes that she does not see the need to leave Marietta. She also discusses finances.

GLC00066.108

to "Pete"

He writes to "Pete," which previous research suggests is his sister Selina. He discusses regiment split-ups and battles, and includes a poem. The letter is written on colorful patriotic stationery.

GLC00066.021

[Extract from Eben's journal]

Extract describes his hospital work. Written on attractive patriotic stationery.

GLC00066.023

to Father

He discusses the Second Battle of Corinth.

GLC00066.022

to Lena

He writes to his sister, Selina, regarding the Second battle of Corinth. The letter is written on patriotic stationery from a camp near Corinth, Mississippi.

GLC00066.024