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to Mother

In his letter to his mother, he discusses conditions in camp. Written from Camp Prentiss, in Chillicothe, Missouri.

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to Mother

Written from Camp Foster in Hudson, Missouri.

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to Mother

In the letter, he discusses money. Written from Camp No. 8 near Corinth, Mississippi.

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to Mother

In his letter, he discusses plants. Written from Camp Clear Creek, in an unnamed state.

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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.

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to Father and Mother

He reports that he is still giving oaths of allegiance.

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to Father & Mother

In his letter, he discusses revival meetings.

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to Mother

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"

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 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.

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to William

Priscilla Pearce writes about William not getting a chaplain appointment.

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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

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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to Priscilla

William Pearce reports that his resignation has still not been accepted. He mentions that the regiment will be moving to Alton, Illinois.

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to Priscilla

William Pearce advises his family to leave Marietta, because he is fearful of a Confederate attack on that city.

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to William

In her letter to William, Priscilla Pearce writes that she does not see the need to leave Marietta. She also discusses finances.

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to Aunt Priscilla

In his letter, Davis William mentions William Pearce's upcoming trip to England.

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to Mother

Charles Pearce discusses his belief that the war will end before that fall. He mentions a clash between a sergeant and local rebel. He also includes an autograph note signed by "Susan."

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to Father and Mother

The letter discusses teaching. The letter is written from "Shiloh," but no state name is given.

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