Summer 2025 PD for K–12 teachers: Registration is now open!
to Frederic
April 17, 1862
Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864
Edgar Pearce writes to his brother, Frederic, providing a dramatic and graphic description of the Battle of Shiloh and its aftermath.
GLC00066.075
August 28, 1862
Pearce, William, fl. 1861-1869
William Pearce reports that his resignation was still not accepted. He also discusses finances. The letter was written in pencil.
GLC00066.106
to Father
April 29, 1861
Pearce, Frederic, fl. 1861-1868
Frederic Pearce writes to his father in Hillsboro, Ohio, about troops arriving in Marietta.
GLC00066.125
May 27, 1861
GLC00066.126
May 6, 1861
Frederic Pearce writes to his father in Hillsboro, Ohio, about troops arriving in Marietta. He adds that the artillery is moving camp from Fair Grounds to Haimer Hill.
GLC00066.127
to his father
May 13, 1861
Frederic Pearce writes to his father in Hillsboro, Ohio. He believes that the rebellion will soon be "crushed."
GLC00066.128
May 20, 1861
In his letter to his father, Frederic Pearce discusses financial matters.
GLC00066.129
June 3, 1861
In his letter to his father, Frederic Pearce discusses a conflict on Muster Day between Union and Confederate supporters in St. Mary's, Virginia.
GLC00066.130
June 10, 1861
In his letter to his father, Frederic Pearce discusses crops.
GLC00066.131
June 18, 1861
Frederic Pearce mentions that Marietta was made into an army depot, and more troops are arriving. He also discusses the formation of a volunteer night police force.
GLC00066.132
Showing results 1 - 10