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to Ira Harris

Joseph Hooker circumvents the normal military practice of waiting to send out copies of battle reports until after their release through proper channels in order to scathingly criticize General George McClellan's leadership in the battle of...

GLC00072

to William M. Lawery

Noted as private. Andrew Johnson discusses the future path of his political career. He comments on his misgivings about running for office in the spring and summer. He states that he has "all to lose and nothing to make by another canvass of the...

GLC00075

to Frederic

Edgar Pearce writes to his brother, Frederic, providing a dramatic and graphic description of the Battle of Shiloh and its aftermath.

GLC00066.075

to Parents

He discusses boredom in camp, as well as the nurses' duties.

GLC00066.029

to Father and Mother

In his letter to his parents, he discusses his move to Memphis. Printed on the letterhead of the 39th Ohio Volunteers.

GLC00066.030

to Father

He discusses the anniversary of the Battle of Memphis, and describes administering oaths. Newspaper clipping enclosed.

GLC00066.031

to Sister

Writes to his sister, likely Selina, about registering Black people in town as free, enslaved, or as employed by White people.

GLC00066.032

to Lena

Writes to his sister Selina, including a poem about conditions in camp.

GLC00066.033

to Lena

Eben Pearce writes to his sister, Selina, discussing the war, and suffering in the South. He mentions that there will be no Christmas furloughs and declares that he sees "the hand of God in this war."

GLC00066.034

[Pass for Eben Pearce]

Pass allows Pearce through the line of battle.

GLC00066.035

[Pass for Eben Pearce]

Pass allows Pearce through the line of battle.

GLC00066.036

[Pass for Eben Pearce]

Pass allows Pearce through the line of battle.

GLC00066.037

[Pass for Eben Pearce]

Pass allows Pearce through the line of battle.

GLC00066.038

[Pass for Eben Pearce]

Pass allows Pearce through the line of battle.

GLC00066.039

[Pass for Eben Pearce]

Pass allows Pearce through the line of battle.

GLC00066.040

[Pass for Eben Pearce]

Pass allows Pearce through the line of battle. Signature of Assistant Adjutant General is largely illegible, but research indicates that Alfred G. Tuther served as General Ralph P. Buckland's Assistant Adjutant General in the District of Memphis in...

GLC00066.041

[Pass for Eben Pearce]

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

GLC00066.042

[Pass for Eben Pearce]

Pass allows Pearce through the line of battle.

GLC00066.043

[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

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