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to his sister
May 31, 1861
Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885
Written to his sister, possibly Selina. He writes of oaths of allegiance to visitors. Page 3 with interlineated additions upside down.
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to Selina
September 6, 1861
He describes conditions in camp, as well as his guard duty. Written on patriotic stationery at Camp Benton.
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October 4, 1861
He discusses conditions in camp. Letter is enclosed in a patriotic stationery envelope with the postmark cut out.
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to Sister
October 24, 1861
Written to his sister, likely Selina. He describes freezing weather, lack of bread, and conditions in the camp. Written from Camp Prentiss, in Chillicothe, Missouri.
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to Brother
November 28, 1861
Pearce, Selina, fl. 1861-1869
She writes to her brother, likely Eben, regarding Thanksgiving. She includes a poem about having a "soldier brother." Possibly written from Marietta, Ohio.
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December 24, 1861
He discusses Christmas, as well as soldiers singing patriotic songs. He mentions "Columbia the Gem of the Ocean," "America," and "The Star Spangled Banner." He encloses another song (not included). Cross-written additions on page 4.
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to Sis
January 9, 1862
He writes to his sister, possibly Selina. He sends a patriotic/religious poem and includes hand-drawn medallions in each corner. Written on blue paper.
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to Lena
January 10, 1862
He writes to his sister Selina. In his letter, he discusses being paid and mentions his high spirits. Letter written on blue paper.
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January 23, 1862
He writes to his sister, Selina, and includes a poem about a sleigh ride.
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June 4, 1862
He writes to his sister, Selina, regarding a visit to their brother Edgar's regiment. The letter is written from Camp No. 8 near Corinth, Mississippi.
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August 14, 1862
He writes to his sister, Selina, regarding food prices and his hospital duties. The letter is written from Camp Clear Creek, in an unnamed state.
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to "Pete"
September 21, 1862
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.
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October 13, 1862
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.
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January 23, 1863
He writes to his sister, Selina, regarding leaving hospital work. The letter is written on patriotic stationery.
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February 23, 1863
He writes to his sister, Selina, declaring that the rumors of starving troops are exaggerated. The letter is written on patriotic stationery from a camp near Corinth, Mississippi.
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March 26, 1863
He writes to his sister, Selina, about camp conditions and the arrival of spring.
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April 23, 1863
He writes to his sister, Selina, about plants and pets in the camp. The letter is printed on the letterhead of the 39th Ohio Volunteers.
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August 5, 1863
Writes to his sister, likely Selina, about registering Black people in town as free, enslaved, or as employed by White people.
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September 7, 1863
Writes to his sister Selina, including a poem about conditions in camp.
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November 23, 1863
Eben Pearce writes to his sister, Selina, discussing the war, and suffering in the South. He mentions that there will be no Christmas furloughs and declares that he sees "the hand of God in this war."
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January 20, 1864
Eben Pearce writes to his sister, Selina, about his furlough.
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March 2, 1864
Eben Pearce writes to his sister, Selina, from "The Parsonage" in Memphis, Tennessee. He reports that he is very busy with giving oaths.
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May 28, 1864
On stationery of the Provost Marshal General. Signed "Josh," though content and location suggests the author is in fact Eben. Written to Selina, his sister, on the subject of gardens.
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October 20, 1864
Eben Pearce writes to his sister, Selina, about news, mentioning that he is back from the Army.
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November 19, 1864
Eben Pearce writes to his sister, likely Selina, while on board the steamer "Golden Eagle." He explains that he is going to clerk for their brother, Edgar, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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