February 11, 1782

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison re: news of the British at Charleston, S.C.

The letter discusses news of the British at Charleston, S.C.

GLC00099.082

May 20, 1782

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter

Title: to James Madison

The letter mentions the discussion of British seriousness about peace, defeat of Comte de Grasse in the West Indies, and other war news. Also mentions: distrust of British, French fleet, Virginia House of Delegates, and Mr. Tyler. Signature and salutation has been clipped-off.

GLC00099.088

July 29, 1782

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

The letter discusses war in the South, Loyalists, loss of an enslaved person belonging to his nephew. Also mentions: Evacuation of Charleston, SC, General Carleton, and prisoner exchanges.

GLC00099.092

December 23, 1776

Jay, John, 1745-1829

Autograph manuscript

Title: To the inhabitants of the State of New York

Delivered at Fishkill, New York, to the state's constitutional convention shortly after the American defeats at Long Island, Manhattan and White Plains, and a few days before Washington surprised the Hessians at Trenton. As such, Jay addressed his fellow Americans disillusioned by British victories and questioning the moral rightness of the American cause. Speech explains why he felt it was necessary to fight against the British in the cause of liberty, even unto death. The unsigned manuscript is written and corrected entirely in Jay's hand. There are many corrections, strike outs as well as…

GLC00006

May 20, 1813

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hancock Taylor

Expresses his disappointment that they have not yet taken offensive action against "some of the Indian Towns on the Wabash." Indicates that the rains had caused the delay. Discusses other news, including the appointment of Brigadier General Benjamin Howard to command in the Indiana Territory (and all the forces west of the Mississippi), General Green Clay's defeat at the siege of Fort Meigs, Commodore Isaac Chauncey and Brigadier-General Zebulon Pike's capture of York (the capital of upper Canada), and Pike's demise in an explosion. Notes that the Indians continue to steal horses, but no…

GLC00040

November 26, 1863

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Letter signed

Title: to General Jubal Early

Robert E. Lee prepares for battle by instructing Early to position his infantry troops to block George Meade's advances at Mine Run. He states that since he cannot be sure of Meade's position, he leaves more detailed instructions to Early's discretion. Lee reports that he will meet up with Early tomorrow to see how things are going. Lee makes clear his urgency by commenting, "There never was a time during the war when success was so necessary to us, and I hope that every officer and man will put before his best exertions to ensure it." From October 9, 1863 through November, the rival armies…

GLC00078

October 1, 1780

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

The letter provides news of George Rogers Clark's expedition in Illinois and Indian conflicts. Also, mentions French fleet and southern military affairs. Docketed by Madison.

GLC00099.048

1860-1869

Pearce Family

Header Record

Title: Collection of Pearce family correspondence [Decimalized .001-.152]

Correspondence of the Pearce family of Ohio. Includes letters of Ebenezer (Eben) Pearce, Edgar Pearce, the Reverend William Pearce, and other family members. Letters contain accounts of the Battles of Shiloh and Corinth, as well as of Lincoln's assassination. Transcripts available for many letters.

GLC00066

March 24, 1862

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He discusses "holding the river," and the Battle of Island Number Ten. In the letter, he mentions rebel gunboats. The letter is written on Ohio patriotic stationery.

GLC00066.015

September 21, 1862

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Pete"

He writes to "Pete," which previous research suggests is his sister Selina. He discusses regiment split-ups and battles, and includes a poem. The letter is written on colorful patriotic stationery.

GLC00066.021

October 7, 1862

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He discusses the Second Battle of Corinth.

GLC00066.022

July 4, 1862

Pearce, William, fl. 1861-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Priscilla

William Pearce mentions marching south and seeing enslaved people. He describes seeing the Corinth battlefield.

GLC00066.097

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

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

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

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.

GLC00066.072

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