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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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