September 30, 1862-October 7, 1862

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Extract from Eben's journal]

Extract describes his hospital work. Written on attractive patriotic stationery.

GLC00066.023

October 13, 1862

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lena

He writes to his sister, Selina, regarding the Second battle of Corinth. The letter is written on patriotic stationery from a camp near Corinth, Mississippi.

GLC00066.024

January 23, 1863

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lena

He writes to his sister, Selina, regarding leaving hospital work. The letter is written on patriotic stationery.

GLC00066.025

February 23, 1863

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lena

He writes to his sister, Selina, declaring that the rumors of starving troops are exaggerated. The letter is written on patriotic stationery from a camp near Corinth, Mississippi.

GLC00066.026

March 26, 1863

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lena

He writes to his sister, Selina, about camp conditions and the arrival of spring.

GLC00066.027

April 23, 1863

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sis

He writes to his sister, Selina, about plants and pets in the camp. The letter is printed on the letterhead of the 39th Ohio Volunteers.

GLC00066.028

May 1,1863

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

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

GLC00066.029

May 15, 1863

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

June 7, 1863

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

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

GLC00066.031

August 5, 1863

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

September 7, 1863

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lena

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

GLC00066.033

November 23, 1863

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

2 April 1864

Moore, George Henry, 1823-1892

Document signed

Title: [Pass for Eben Pearce]

Pass allows Pearce through the line of battle.

GLC00066.035

25 April 1864

Gibson, Thomas, fl. 1864

Document signed

Title: [Pass for Eben Pearce]

Pass allows Pearce through the line of battle.

GLC00066.036

25 April 1864

Gibson, Thomas, fl. 1864

Document signed

Title: [Pass for Eben Pearce]

Pass allows Pearce through the line of battle.

GLC00066.037

31 July 1864

Adams, M. B., fl. 1864

Document signed

Title: [Pass for Eben Pearce]

Pass allows Pearce through the line of battle.

GLC00066.038

25 November 1864

McDermot, E.M., fl. 1864

Document signed

Title: [Pass for Eben Pearce]

Pass allows Pearce through the line of battle.

GLC00066.039

29 November 1864

Rockwell, B. B., fl. 1864

Document signed

Title: [Pass for Eben Pearce]

Pass allows Pearce through the line of battle.

GLC00066.040

8 June 1864

Tuther, Alfred G., 1840-?

Document signed

Title: [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 1864.

GLC00066.041

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