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to Lena

Eben Pearce writes to his sister, Selina, about his furlough.

GLC00066.045

to Father and Mother

He reports that he is still giving oaths of allegiance.

GLC00066.046

to Lena

Eben Pearce writes to his sister, Selina, from "The Parsonage" in Memphis, Tennessee. He reports that he is very busy with giving oaths.

GLC00066.047

to Father

He writes from the Provost Marshal's Office in Memphis, Tennessee. He discusses his plans for after the war, and also describes how one oath-taker was hanged for treason.

GLC00066.048

to Father

Written from the Provost Marshal's office in Memphis, Tennessee. He discusses his plans for after the war, including his desire to go into the ministry.

GLC00066.049

to Father

Charles Pearce describes the capture of the 77th Regiment.

GLC00066.050

to Father

Written from the Provost Marshal's office in Memphis, Tennessee. He mentions that there is little work to be done at his office and discusses his plans for the future.

GLC00066.051

to Lena

On stationery of the Provost Marshal General. Signed "Josh," though content and location suggests the author is in fact Eben. Written to Selina, his sister, on the subject of gardens.

GLC00066.052

Poem

An anti-war poem originally enclosed with GLC00066.052, a letter to Selina of 28 May 1864. Signed "Josh," though the author is most likely Eben.

GLC00066.053

[Oath of allegiance]

Signed by Thomas Gibson as witness.

GLC00066.054

to Father

Eben Pearce writes from Burnett House, in Cincinnati, Ohio, discussing his move to Cincinnati.

GLC00066.055

to Father

In his letter, he discusses the arrival of more troops and spies. He reports that there is martial law in Parkersburgh. Possibly written from Marietta, Ohio.

GLC00066.070

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.

GLC00066.071

to Father

Edgar Pearce writes to his father about furloughs, explaining that sick men cannot get furloughs. He also discusses the expected battle at Corinth. Written at Pittsburgh Landing.

GLC00066.072

to Father

Edgar Pearce discusses arrangements for his father to visit him. He also mentions a landing at Eastport which was deserted. He writes from "Camp Chiloh," possibly referring to Shiloh, in Tennessee.

GLC00066.073

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."

GLC00066.074

to "Folks at Home"

Edgar Pearce writes this letter from camp, 8 miles from Corinth, and describes the march to Corinth.

GLC00066.076

to Father

Edgar Pearce writes this letter from "Camp no. 6." He declares that men are falling dead during the march to Corinth from heat and lack of water.

GLC00066.077

to Father

Edgar Pearce discusses issuing transportation passes in his letter.

GLC00066.078

to Father

Edgar Pearce discusses his father going into business. He also mentions a smallpox epidemic.

GLC00066.079

to Father

In the letter, he encloses the Army's acceptance of resignation as well as his back-salary.

GLC00066.080

to Father

Edgar Pearce discusses rumors of his Father's drinking.

GLC00066.081

to Father

Edgar Pearce advises his father, William, not to join the military again due to his health and the pay. He mentions that his regiment is growing.

GLC00066.082

to Father

Edgar Pearce discusses returning to active duty.

GLC00066.083

to Father

Written on stationery of the Provost Marshal General. Edgar Pearce discusses marching and battles.

GLC00066.084