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to Father
June 24, 1864
Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864
Edgar Pearce writes about marching and his hope to leave the army. Page 4 includes cross-written additions.
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to William Pearce
January 28, 1861
Carnahan, D.F., fl. 1861
Writes to Reverend Pearce of Hillsboro, Ohio to notify him of his appointment.
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March 28, 1861
Writes to Reverend Pearce of Hillsboro, Ohio about his reporting schedule.
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October 7, 1861
Major Carnahan writes to Reverend Pearce about his failed appointment. He includes a post-script about Pearce's military status in his regiment.
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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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August 2, 1861
William Pearce discusses getting appointed as Chaplain in his letter to Priscilla.
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to Fred
William Pearce discusses getting a recommendation for a chaplain commission. Originally part of GLC00066.091, and stored with that document. Possibly addressed to Frederic Pearce.
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September 9, 1861
The letter discusses money order.
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to D.F. Carnahan
William Pearce thanks Carnahan for his support in the chaplaincy nomination. This is a response written on the back of Carnahan's note.
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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 7, 1862
Hildebrand, J., fl. 1862
Colonel Hildebrand writes about Pearce's appointment to Quarter Master Sergeant.
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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 20, 1862
William Pearce bitterly relates that he attempted to resign due to illness, but the resignation was not accepted.
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August 24, 1862
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 Frederic
August 28, 1862
William Pearce reports that his resignation was still not accepted. He also discusses finances. The letter was written in pencil.
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September 11, 1862
William Pearce advises his family to leave Marietta, because he is fearful of a Confederate attack on that city.
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to Mother
April 11, 1863
Pearce, Charles, fl. 1863-1869
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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February 27, 1864
Charles Pearce mentions that he is trying to get a discharge due to illness. He also discusses a furlough.
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July 2, 1864
In his letter to his father, Charles Pearce discusses Thirza's engagement and his fear of a rebel attack.
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[Letter of Recommendation for Charles Pearce]
March 18, 1865
Whitcomb, J.A., fl. 1865
Written from the "Quarter Master's Office."
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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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