4 July 1864

Gibson, Thomas, fl. 1864

Document signed

Title: [Pass for Eben Pearce]

Pass allows Pearce through line of battle. Name misspelled "Pierce."

GLC00066.042

7/30/1864

Browa, S. B., fl. 1864

Document signed

Title: [Pass for Eben Pearce]

Pass allows Pearce through the line of battle.

GLC00066.043

5 January 1864

Bennett, James P., fl. 1864

Document signed

Title: [Furlough certificate]

Document officially grants furlough to Eben Pearce, allowing him to travel to Marietta, Ohio, from 5 January to 5 February 1864.

GLC00066.044

January 20, 1864

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lena

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

GLC00066.045

February 22, 1864

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father and Mother

He reports that he is still giving oaths of allegiance.

GLC00066.046

March 2, 1864

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

May 2, 1864

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

May 10, 1864

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

May 11, 1864

Pearce, Charles, fl. 1863-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Charles Pearce describes the capture of the 77th Regiment.

GLC00066.050

May 20, 1864

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

May 28, 1864

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

28 May 1864

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph manuscript

Title: 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

4 July 1864

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Document signed

Title: [Oath of allegiance]

Signed by Thomas Gibson as witness.

GLC00066.054

July 11, 1864

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

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

GLC00066.055

October 20, 1864

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lena

Eben Pearce writes to his sister, Selina, about news, mentioning that he is back from the Army.

GLC00066.056

November 19, 1864

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Eben Pearce writes to his sister, likely Selina, while on board the steamer "Golden Eagle." He explains that he is going to clerk for their brother, Edgar, in Little Rock, Arkansas.

GLC00066.057

December 15, 1864

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Sis"

Writes to his sister, likely Selina, describing Little Rock, Arkansas.

GLC00066.058

February 10, 1865

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Writes to his sister, likely Selina, discussing his plan to go into the nursery business. Also mentions their brother Edgar's marriage.

GLC00066.059

April 12, 1865

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Eben Pearce writes to his sister, likely Selina. He explains that the "77th prisoners had been released and home on furlough." Also, discusses his new photography business.

GLC00066.060

June 5, 1865

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lena

Writes to his sister, Selina, and explains that his business is doing well.

GLC00066.061

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.

GLC00066.062

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.

GLC00066.063

January 21, 1866

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father & Mother

In his letter, he discusses revival meetings.

GLC00066.064

February 21, 1866

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

In his letter, he discusses finances.

GLC00066.065

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.

GLC00066.066