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

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.

GLC00066.068

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.

GLC00066.070

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.

GLC00066.071

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.

GLC00066.073

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."

GLC00066.074

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.

GLC00066.076

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.

GLC00066.077

October 24, 1862

Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Edgar Pearce discusses issuing transportation passes in his letter.

GLC00066.078

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.

GLC00066.079

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.

GLC00066.080

March 24, 1863

Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Edgar Pearce discusses rumors of his Father's drinking.

GLC00066.081

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.

GLC00066.082

August 21, 1863

Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Edgar Pearce discusses returning to active duty.

GLC00066.083

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.

GLC00066.084