May 20, 1861

Pearce, Frederic, fl. 1861-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

In his letter to his father, Frederic Pearce discusses financial matters.

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June 3, 1861

Pearce, Frederic, fl. 1861-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

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

Pearce, Frederic, fl. 1861-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

In his letter to his father, Frederic Pearce discusses crops.

GLC00066.131

June 18, 1861

Pearce, Frederic, fl. 1861-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

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

July 1, 1861

Pearce, Frederic, fl. 1861-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

In his letter to his father, Frederic Pearce discusses a comet. The letter is written on blue paper.

GLC00066.133

July 23, 1861

Pearce, Frederic, fl. 1861-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

In his letter to his father, Frederic Pearce discusses the defeat at Memphis. The letter is written on blue paper.

GLC00066.134

August 15, 1861

Pearce, Frederic, fl. 1861-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

In the letter, Frederic Pearce mentions his difficulties in getting a recommendation for William, his father. The letter is written on blue paper.

GLC00066.135

August 23, 1861

Pearce, Frederic, fl. 1861-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

In his letter, Frederic Pearce mentions the birth of twins to "Harriet." The letter is written on blue paper.

GLC00066.136

August 29, 1861

Pearce, Frederic, fl. 1861-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

In his letter, Frederic Pearce discusses horses arriving at the depot. The letter is written on blue paper.

GLC00066.137

September 3, 1861

Pearce, Frederic, fl. 1861-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

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.

GLC00066.138

October 2, 1861

Pearce, Frederic, fl. 1861-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Frederic Pearce writes to his father that Carnahan is starting a regiment.

GLC00066.139

October 11, 1861

Pearce, Frederic, fl. 1861-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

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 refers to a letter from Eben Pearce dated October 2 (not included). The letter is written on blue paper.

GLC00066.140

July 17, 1862

Pearce, Frederic, fl. 1861-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

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

Pearce, Frederic, fl. 1861-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

In the letter, Frederic Pearce discusses church finances. The letter is written on blue paper.

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August 21, 1862

Pearce, Frederic, fl. 1861-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

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.

GLC00066.143

July 9, 1868

Pearce, Frederic, fl. 1861-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Frederic Pearce writes about family news, including Eben's graduation.

GLC00066.144

May 12, 1861

Pearce, Thirza, fl. 1861-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Thirza Pearce writes about her position as a schoolteacher. She also refers to the death of someone called McBride.

GLC00066.145

23 May 1861

Pearce, Selina, fl. 1861-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Papasy

The letter is written most likely to her father, who she calls "Papasy." She discusses the arrival of soldiers, as well as crops. The letter is signed "Your aff daughter."

GLC00066.146

September 27, 1861

Pearce, Thirza, fl. 1861-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Papa

Thirza Pearce writes about her visits with her nieces and nephews (her father's grandchildren), and provides humorous anecdotes about her nephew Wallie, "the most mischievous grandson you've got."

GLC00066.147

August 3, 1862

Pearce, Thirza, fl. 1861-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Papa

Thirza Pearce discusses the beginning of the state draft. She reports that with the draft beginning, they are still finding volunteers. She also expects not to attend college in the next year.

GLC00066.148

September 17, 1864

Joy, Ada, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lena

Ada Joy writes to Selina about teaching.

GLC00066.149

April 16, 1865

Pearce, W. Henry, fl. 1865-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Selina

In the letter, Henry Pearce discusses Lincoln's assassination. Signed "W.H." Later handwritten note attributes letter to Henry.

GLC00066.150

January 5, 1869

Pearce, Selina, fl. 1861-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Pearce

The letter discusses teaching.

GLC00066.151

October 19, 1869

Pearce, Thirza, fl. 1861-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father and Mother

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

GLC00066.152

January 13, 1863

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Document signed

Title: [Presidential pardon of Henry Buschrae, who had been convicted in the District of Columbia of larceny in June 1861].

Buschrae was pardoned by Abraham Lincoln because he had served nearly all of his sentence, because he had been well behaved in prison, because he had been of good character and was drunk when he committed the larceny, because he had "served faithfully as a volunteer soldier in the defense of his country," and because many citizens of the District of Columbia had petitioned him on his behalf. Countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward.

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