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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.
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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.
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to Father
April 29, 1861
Pearce, Frederic, fl. 1861-1868
Frederic Pearce writes to his father in Hillsboro, Ohio, about troops arriving in Marietta.
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May 27, 1861
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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.
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to his father
May 13, 1861
Frederic Pearce writes to his father in Hillsboro, Ohio. He believes that the rebellion will soon be "crushed."
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May 20, 1861
In his letter to his father, Frederic Pearce discusses financial matters.
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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.
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June 10, 1861
In his letter to his father, Frederic Pearce discusses crops.
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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.
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July 1, 1861
In his letter to his father, Frederic Pearce discusses a comet. The letter is written on blue paper.
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July 23, 1861
In his letter to his father, Frederic Pearce discusses the defeat at Memphis. The letter is written on blue paper.
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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.
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August 23, 1861
In his letter, Frederic Pearce mentions the birth of twins to "Harriet." The letter is written on blue paper.
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August 29, 1861
In his letter, Frederic Pearce discusses horses arriving at the depot. The letter is written on blue paper.
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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.
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October 2, 1861
Frederic Pearce writes to his father that Carnahan is starting a regiment.
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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...
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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.
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July 26, 1862
In the letter, Frederic Pearce discusses church finances. The letter is written on blue paper.
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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.
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July 9, 1868
Frederic Pearce writes about family news, including Eben's graduation.
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