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to Father

In his letter, he declares that his regiment moved from Cincinnati, Ohio to St. Louis, Missouri. He reports failure to get chaplaincy.

GLC00066.002

to Father

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.

GLC00066.015

to Father

He discusses the Second Battle of Corinth.

GLC00066.022

to Parents

He discusses boredom in camp, as well as the nurses' duties.

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to Father and Mother

In his letter to his parents, he discusses his move to Memphis. Printed on the letterhead of the 39th Ohio Volunteers.

GLC00066.030

to Father

He discusses the anniversary of the Battle of Memphis, and describes administering oaths. Newspaper clipping enclosed.

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to Father and Mother

He reports that he is still giving oaths of allegiance.

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to Father

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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to Father

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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to Father

Charles Pearce describes the capture of the 77th Regiment.

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to Father

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.

GLC00066.051

to Father

Eben Pearce writes from Burnett House, in Cincinnati, Ohio, discussing his move to Cincinnati.

GLC00066.055

to Father & Mother

In his letter, he discusses revival meetings.

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to Father

In his letter, he discusses finances.

GLC00066.065

to Lena

He writes to his sister, Selina, about travelling and preaching with their Father.

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to Father

Eben Pearce writes about his congregation. Letter is written in pencil.

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to Father

In his letter, he discusses crops.

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to Father

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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to Father

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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to Father

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.

GLC00066.073

to "Folks at Home"

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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to "Folks at Home"

Edgar Pearce writes this letter from camp, 8 miles from Corinth, and describes the march to Corinth.

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to Father

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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to Father

Edgar Pearce discusses issuing transportation passes in his letter.

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to Father

Edgar Pearce discusses his father going into business. He also mentions a smallpox epidemic.

GLC00066.079

to Father

In the letter, he encloses the Army's acceptance of resignation as well as his back-salary.

GLC00066.080

to Father

Edgar Pearce discusses rumors of his Father's drinking.

GLC00066.081

to Father

Edgar Pearce advises his father, William, not to join the military again due to his health and the pay. He mentions that his regiment is growing.

GLC00066.082

to Father

Edgar Pearce discusses returning to active duty.

GLC00066.083

to Father

Written on stationery of the Provost Marshal General. Edgar Pearce discusses marching and battles.

GLC00066.084

to Father

Edgar Pearce writes about marching and his hope to leave the army. Page 4 includes cross-written additions.

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to William Pearce

Writes to Reverend Pearce of Hillsboro, Ohio to notify him of his appointment.

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to William Pearce

Writes to Reverend Pearce of Hillsboro, Ohio about his reporting schedule.

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to William Pearce

Major Carnahan writes to Reverend Pearce about his failed appointment. He includes a post-script about Pearce's military status in his regiment.

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to Priscilla

William Pearce discusses joining a volunteer regiment and marching.

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to William

Priscilla Pearce discusses crops in her letter to William Pearce.

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to Priscilla

William Pearce discusses getting appointed as Chaplain in his letter to Priscilla.

GLC00066.091

to Fred

William Pearce discusses getting a recommendation for a chaplain commission. Originally part of GLC00066.091, and stored with that document. Possibly addressed to Frederic Pearce.

GLC00066.092

to William

Priscilla Pearce writes about William not getting a chaplain appointment.

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to William Pearce

The letter discusses money order.

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to D.F. Carnahan

William Pearce thanks Carnahan for his support in the chaplaincy nomination. This is a response written on the back of Carnahan's note.

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to Priscilla

William Pearce discusses his travels south. He reports that the Grand Junction was destroyed by Confederates.

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to Priscilla

William Pearce mentions marching south and seeing enslaved people. He describes seeing the Corinth battlefield.

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to William Pearce

Colonel Hildebrand writes about Pearce's appointment to Quarter Master Sergeant.

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to William

Priscilla Pearce discusses church finances in her letter to William.

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to Priscilla

William Pearce writes about oaths of allegiance in Memphis. He explains that non-jurors would be forced out without their possessions. He also mentions a storm blowing down soldiers' tents.

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to Priscilla

In his letter, William Pearce discusses a federal law to reduce servants' salaries.

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to Priscilla

William Pearce comments on being paid and spending instructions.

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to William

Priscilla Pearce mentions church finances and William's salary reduction.

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to Priscilla

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

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