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to Father
February 11, 1863
Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864
In the letter, he encloses the Army's acceptance of resignation as well as his back-salary.
GLC00066.080
March 24, 1863
Edgar Pearce discusses rumors of his Father's drinking.
GLC00066.081
May 24, 1863
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
August 21, 1863
Edgar Pearce discusses returning to active duty.
GLC00066.083
May 2, 1864
Written on stationery of the Provost Marshal General. Edgar Pearce discusses marching and battles.
GLC00066.084
June 24, 1864
Edgar Pearce writes about marching and his hope to leave the army. Page 4 includes cross-written additions.
GLC00066.085
to William Pearce
January 28, 1861
Carnahan, D.F., fl. 1861
Writes to Reverend Pearce of Hillsboro, Ohio to notify him of his appointment.
GLC00066.086
March 28, 1861
Writes to Reverend Pearce of Hillsboro, Ohio about his reporting schedule.
GLC00066.087
October 7, 1861
Major Carnahan writes to Reverend Pearce about his failed appointment. He includes a post-script about Pearce's military status in his regiment.
GLC00066.088
to Priscilla
April 25, 1861
Pearce, William, fl. 1861-1869
William Pearce discusses joining a volunteer regiment and marching.
GLC00066.089
to William
May 23, 1861
Pearce, Priscilla, fl. 1861-1868
Priscilla Pearce discusses crops in her letter to William Pearce.
GLC00066.090
August 2, 1861
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
August 27, 1861
Priscilla Pearce writes about William not getting a chaplain appointment.
GLC00066.093
September 9, 1861
The letter discusses money order.
GLC00066.094
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.
GLC00066.095
June 20, 1862
William Pearce discusses his travels south. He reports that the Grand Junction was destroyed by Confederates.
GLC00066.096
July 4, 1862
William Pearce mentions marching south and seeing enslaved people. He describes seeing the Corinth battlefield.
GLC00066.097
July 7, 1862
Hildebrand, J., fl. 1862
Colonel Hildebrand writes about Pearce's appointment to Quarter Master Sergeant.
GLC00066.098
July 15, 1862
Priscilla Pearce discusses church finances in her letter to William.
GLC00066.099
July 24, 1862
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.
GLC00066.100
August 7, 1862
In his letter, William Pearce discusses a federal law to reduce servants' salaries.
GLC00066.101
August 10, 1862
William Pearce comments on being paid and spending instructions.
GLC00066.102
August 18, 1862- August 20, 1862
Priscilla Pearce mentions church finances and William's salary reduction.
GLC00066.103
August 20, 1862
William Pearce bitterly relates that he attempted to resign due to illness, but the resignation was not accepted.
GLC00066.104
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