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to Mother
October 21, 1861
Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885
In his letter to his mother, he discusses conditions in camp. Written from Camp Prentiss, in Chillicothe, Missouri.
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November 16, 1861
Written from Camp Foster in Hudson, Missouri.
GLC00066.007
June 5, 1862
In the letter, he discusses money. Written from Camp No. 8 near Corinth, Mississippi.
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August 11, 1862
In his letter, he discusses plants. Written from Camp Clear Creek, in an unnamed state.
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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.
GLC00066.030
February 22, 1864
He reports that he is still giving oaths of allegiance.
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to Father & Mother
January 21, 1866
In his letter, he discusses revival meetings.
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March 15, 1862
Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864
He explains that he is traveling down-river and requisitioning wood. He says that they are taking wood from southern civilians and in the letter mentions Fort Henry. Written from Savannah, Tennessee and Shanta, Ohio.
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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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