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to Father
August 26, 1861
Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885
In his letter, he declares that his regiment moved from Cincinnati, Ohio to St. Louis, Missouri. He reports failure to get chaplaincy.
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March 24, 1862
He discusses "holding the river," and the Battle of Island Number Ten. In the letter, he mentions rebel gunboats. The letter is written on Ohio patriotic stationery.
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October 7, 1862
He discusses the Second Battle of Corinth.
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to Parents
May 1,1863
He discusses boredom in camp, as well as the nurses' duties.
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to Father and Mother
May 15, 1863
In his letter to his parents, he discusses his move to Memphis. Printed on the letterhead of the 39th Ohio Volunteers.
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June 7, 1863
He discusses the anniversary of the Battle of Memphis, and describes administering oaths. Newspaper clipping enclosed.
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February 22, 1864
He reports that he is still giving oaths of allegiance.
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May 2, 1864
He writes from the Provost Marshal's Office in Memphis, Tennessee. He discusses his plans for after the war, and also describes how one oath-taker was hanged for treason.
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May 10, 1864
Written from the Provost Marshal's office in Memphis, Tennessee. He discusses his plans for after the war, including his desire to go into the ministry.
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May 11, 1864
Pearce, Charles, fl. 1863-1869
Charles Pearce describes the capture of the 77th Regiment.
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May 20, 1864
Written from the Provost Marshal's office in Memphis, Tennessee. He mentions that there is little work to be done at his office and discusses his plans for the future.
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July 11, 1864
Eben Pearce writes from Burnett House, in Cincinnati, Ohio, discussing his move to Cincinnati.
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to Father & Mother
January 21, 1866
In his letter, he discusses revival meetings.
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February 21, 1866
In his letter, he discusses finances.
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to Lena
February 3, 1869
He writes to his sister, Selina, about travelling and preaching with their Father.
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May 17, 1869
Eben Pearce writes about his congregation. Letter is written in pencil.
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June 4, 1861
Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864
In his letter, he discusses crops.
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June 2, 1861
In his letter, he discusses the arrival of more troops and spies. He reports that there is martial law in Parkersburgh. Possibly written from Marietta, Ohio.
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March 27, 1862
Edgar Pearce writes to his father about furloughs, explaining that sick men cannot get furloughs. He also discusses the expected battle at Corinth. Written at Pittsburgh Landing.
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April 3, 1862
Edgar Pearce discusses arrangements for his father to visit him. He also mentions a landing at Eastport which was deserted. He writes from "Camp Chiloh," possibly referring to Shiloh, in Tennessee.
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to "Folks at Home"
April 10, 1862
Edgar Pearce describes the Confederate attack at Shiloh as the "biggest fight of the new world." He writes from "Our Old Camp."
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May 3, 1862
Edgar Pearce writes this letter from camp, 8 miles from Corinth, and describes the march to Corinth.
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May 16, 1862
Edgar Pearce writes this letter from "Camp no. 6." He declares that men are falling dead during the march to Corinth from heat and lack of water.
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October 24, 1862
Edgar Pearce discusses issuing transportation passes in his letter.
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February 10, 1863
Edgar Pearce discusses his father going into business. He also mentions a smallpox epidemic.
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