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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.

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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.

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to Lena

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

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to Father and Mother

He reports that he is still giving oaths of allegiance.

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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

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

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

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

[Oath of allegiance]

Signed by Thomas Gibson as witness.

GLC00066.054

to Father

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

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to Lena

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

GLC00066.056

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

to "Sis"

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

GLC00066.058

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

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

to Lena

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

GLC00066.061

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

to Lena

He writes to his sister Selina, explaining that he is at school now.

GLC00066.063

to Father & Mother

In his letter, he discusses revival meetings.

GLC00066.064

to Father

In his letter, he discusses finances.

GLC00066.065

to Lena

He writes to his sister, Selina, about travelling and preaching with their Father.

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to Father

Eben Pearce writes about his congregation. Letter is written in pencil.

GLC00066.067

to Eben Pearce

Printed invitation to the Ohio Brigade reunion. Shaw adds a note addressed to Pearce.

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to Father

In his letter, he discusses crops.

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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

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.

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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

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

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."

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to "Folks at Home"

Edgar Pearce writes this letter from camp, 8 miles from Corinth, and describes the march to Corinth.

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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.

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to Father

Edgar Pearce discusses issuing transportation passes in his letter.

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to Father

Edgar Pearce discusses his father going into business. He also mentions a smallpox epidemic.

GLC00066.079

to Father

In the letter, he encloses the Army's acceptance of resignation as well as his back-salary.

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to Father

Edgar Pearce discusses rumors of his Father's drinking.

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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

to Father

Edgar Pearce discusses returning to active duty.

GLC00066.083

to Father

Written on stationery of the Provost Marshal General. Edgar Pearce discusses marching and battles.

GLC00066.084

to Father

Edgar Pearce writes about marching and his hope to leave the army. Page 4 includes cross-written additions.

GLC00066.085

to William Pearce

Writes to Reverend Pearce of Hillsboro, Ohio to notify him of his appointment.

GLC00066.086

to William Pearce

Writes to Reverend Pearce of Hillsboro, Ohio about his reporting schedule.

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to William Pearce

Major Carnahan writes to Reverend Pearce about his failed appointment. He includes a post-script about Pearce's military status in his regiment.

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to Priscilla

William Pearce discusses joining a volunteer regiment and marching.

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to William

Priscilla Pearce discusses crops in her letter to William Pearce.

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to Priscilla

William Pearce discusses getting appointed as Chaplain in his letter to Priscilla.

GLC00066.091

to Fred

William Pearce discusses getting a recommendation for a chaplain commission. Originally part of GLC00066.091, and stored with that document. Possibly addressed to Frederic Pearce.

GLC00066.092

to William

Priscilla Pearce writes about William not getting a chaplain appointment.

GLC00066.093

to William Pearce

The letter discusses money order.

GLC00066.094

to D.F. Carnahan

William Pearce thanks Carnahan for his support in the chaplaincy nomination. This is a response written on the back of Carnahan's note.

GLC00066.095

to Priscilla

William Pearce discusses his travels south. He reports that the Grand Junction was destroyed by Confederates.

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to Priscilla

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

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to William Pearce

Colonel Hildebrand writes about Pearce's appointment to Quarter Master Sergeant.

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to William

Priscilla Pearce discusses church finances in her letter to William.

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to Priscilla

William Pearce writes about oaths of allegiance in Memphis. He explains that non-jurors would be forced out without their possessions. He also mentions a storm blowing down soldiers' tents.

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to Priscilla

In his letter, William Pearce discusses a federal law to reduce servants' salaries.

GLC00066.101

to Priscilla

William Pearce comments on being paid and spending instructions.

GLC00066.102

to William

Priscilla Pearce mentions church finances and William's salary reduction.

GLC00066.103

to Priscilla

William Pearce bitterly relates that he attempted to resign due to illness, but the resignation was not accepted.

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to Priscilla

William Pearce reports that his resignation has still not been accepted. He mentions that the regiment will be moving to Alton, Illinois.

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to Frederic

William Pearce reports that his resignation was still not accepted. He also discusses finances. The letter was written in pencil.

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to Priscilla

William Pearce advises his family to leave Marietta, because he is fearful of a Confederate attack on that city.

GLC00066.107

to William

In her letter to William, Priscilla Pearce writes that she does not see the need to leave Marietta. She also discusses finances.

GLC00066.108

to Selina

Writes to her sister about church and family.

GLC00066.109

to William Pearce

Adjutant Burris apologizes for spreading rumors of Pearce's drinking.

GLC00066.110

to William Pearce

Copy of Burris' letter (GLC02437.00066.110) apparently in Edgar Pearce's hand.

GLC00066.111

to William Pearce

Bailey Silas discusses church matters in his letter to William Pearce.

GLC00066.112

to Selina

William Pearce writes to Selina, who was away in Granville at school. He discusses family news.

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to Aunt Priscilla

In his letter, Davis William mentions William Pearce's upcoming trip to England.

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to Father

Charles Pearce writes about politics and party division in his letter to his father.

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to Mother

Charles Pearce discusses his belief that the war will end before that fall. He mentions a clash between a sergeant and local rebel. He also includes an autograph note signed by "Susan."

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to William Pearce

Charles Pearce mentions that he is trying to get a discharge due to illness. He also discusses a furlough.

GLC00066.117

to Father

Charles Pearce in his letter, comments on his illness.

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to Father

In his letter to his father, Charles Pearce mentions Thirza's engagement.

GLC00066.119

to Father

In his letter to his father, Charles Pearce discusses Thirza's engagement and his fear of a rebel attack.

GLC00066.120

[Letter of Recommendation for Charles Pearce]

Written from the "Quarter Master's Office."

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to Father

In a letter to his father, Charles Pearce writes about the farm.

GLC00066.122

to Father

In a letter to his father, Charles Pearce discusses the farm. Letter has some later-day pencil underscoring and marginal notes.

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to Father

In his letter to his father, Charles Pearce discusses the farm and local churches.

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to Father

Frederic Pearce writes to his father in Hillsboro, Ohio, about troops arriving in Marietta.

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to Father

Frederic Pearce writes to his father in Hillsboro, Ohio, about troops arriving in Marietta.

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to Father

Frederic Pearce writes to his father in Hillsboro, Ohio, about troops arriving in Marietta. He adds that the artillery is moving camp from Fair Grounds to Haimer Hill.

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to his father

Frederic Pearce writes to his father in Hillsboro, Ohio. He believes that the rebellion will soon be "crushed."

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