October 4, 1865

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Writes to his sister, likely Selina, about news of home. Signed "Josh," though content and location suggests the author is in fact Eben.

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December 15, 1865

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lena

He writes to his sister Selina, explaining that he is at school now.

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January 21, 1866

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father & Mother

In his letter, he discusses revival meetings.

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February 21, 1866

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

In his letter, he discusses finances.

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February 3, 1869

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lena

He writes to his sister, Selina, about travelling and preaching with their Father.

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May 17, 1869

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Eben Pearce writes about his congregation. Letter is written in pencil.

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September 4, 1885

Shaw, R.K., fl. 1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eben Pearce

Printed invitation to the Ohio Brigade reunion. Shaw adds a note addressed to Pearce.

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June 4, 1861

Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

In his letter, he discusses crops.

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June 2, 1861

Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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March 15, 1862

Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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March 27, 1862

Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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April 3, 1862

Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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April 10, 1862

Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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."

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May 3, 1862

Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Folks at Home"

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

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May 16, 1862

Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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October 24, 1862

Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Edgar Pearce discusses issuing transportation passes in his letter.

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February 10, 1863

Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

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

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February 11, 1863

Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

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

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March 24, 1863

Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Edgar Pearce discusses rumors of his Father's drinking.

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May 24, 1863

Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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August 21, 1863

Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Edgar Pearce discusses returning to active duty.

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May 2, 1864

Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

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

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June 24, 1864

Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Edgar Pearce writes about marching and his hope to leave the army. Page 4 includes cross-written additions.

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January 28, 1861

Carnahan, D.F., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Pearce

Writes to Reverend Pearce of Hillsboro, Ohio to notify him of his appointment.

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March 28, 1861

Carnahan, D.F., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Pearce

Writes to Reverend Pearce of Hillsboro, Ohio about his reporting schedule.

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