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to Father
July 1, 1861
Pearce, Frederic, fl. 1861-1868
In his letter to his father, Frederic Pearce discusses a comet. The letter is written on blue paper.
GLC00066.133
July 23, 1861
In his letter to his father, Frederic Pearce discusses the defeat at Memphis. The letter is written on blue paper.
GLC00066.134
August 15, 1861
In the letter, Frederic Pearce mentions his difficulties in getting a recommendation for William, his father. The letter is written on blue paper.
GLC00066.135
August 23, 1861
In his letter, Frederic Pearce mentions the birth of twins to "Harriet." The letter is written on blue paper.
GLC00066.136
August 29, 1861
In his letter, Frederic Pearce discusses horses arriving at the depot. The letter is written on blue paper.
GLC00066.137
September 3, 1861
In his letter, Frederic Pearce writes that the 36th Ohio Regiment will be getting a new Colonel, [George] Crook. The letter is written on blue paper.
GLC00066.138
October 2, 1861
Frederic Pearce writes to his father that Carnahan is starting a regiment.
GLC00066.139
October 11, 1861
Frederic Pearce writes to inform his father, William Pearce, of General Hildebrand's opinion on giving his father a chaplaincy. Frederic reports that Hildebrand said that William could have a chaplaincy if he raised a regiment of 80 men. Frederic...
GLC00066.140
July 17, 1862
In the letter, Frederic Pearce says Morgan captured a Federal regiment while in Tennessee and Kentucky. He mentions a demonstration by Morgan and band. The letter is written on blue paper.
GLC00066.141
July 26, 1862
In the letter, Frederic Pearce discusses church finances. The letter is written on blue paper.
GLC00066.142
August 21, 1862
Frederic Pearce writes that he was exempted from the draft due to poor eyesight. He discusses church finances and describes ruins at Harper's Ferry. The letter is written on blue paper. Page 4 is cross-written.
GLC00066.143
July 9, 1868
Frederic Pearce writes about family news, including Eben's graduation.
GLC00066.144
May 12, 1861
Pearce, Thirza, fl. 1861-1869
Thirza Pearce writes about her position as a schoolteacher. She also refers to the death of someone called McBride.
GLC00066.145
to Papasy
23 May 1861
Pearce, Selina, fl. 1861-1869
The letter is written most likely to her father, who she calls "Papasy." She discusses the arrival of soldiers, as well as crops. The letter is signed "Your aff daughter."
GLC00066.146
to Papa
September 27, 1861
Thirza Pearce writes about her visits with her nieces and nephews (her father's grandchildren), and provides humorous anecdotes about her nephew Wallie, "the most mischievous grandson you've got."
GLC00066.147
August 3, 1862
Thirza Pearce discusses the beginning of the state draft. She reports that with the draft beginning, they are still finding volunteers. She also expects not to attend college in the next year.
GLC00066.148
to Father and Mother
October 19, 1869
The letter discusses teaching. The letter is written from "Shiloh," but no state name is given.
GLC00066.152
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