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May 3, 1862
Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864
Edgar Pearce writes this letter from camp, 8 miles from Corinth, and describes the march to Corinth.
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to Priscilla
April 25, 1861
Pearce, William, fl. 1861-1869
William Pearce discusses joining a volunteer regiment and marching.
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to William
May 23, 1861
Pearce, Priscilla, fl. 1861-1868
Priscilla Pearce discusses crops in her letter to William Pearce.
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August 2, 1861
William Pearce discusses getting appointed as Chaplain in his letter to Priscilla.
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August 27, 1861
Priscilla Pearce writes about William not getting a chaplain appointment.
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June 20, 1862
William Pearce discusses his travels south. He reports that the Grand Junction was destroyed by Confederates.
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July 4, 1862
William Pearce mentions marching south and seeing enslaved people. He describes seeing the Corinth battlefield.
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July 15, 1862
Priscilla Pearce discusses church finances in her letter to William.
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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.
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August 7, 1862
In his letter, William Pearce discusses a federal law to reduce servants' salaries.
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