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[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

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.

GLC00066.055

to Lena

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

GLC00066.056

to James Madison

The letter discusses successes of American arms in the South and recruiting in Virginia. Mentions: Colonel Sumter, Colonel Tarleton, Colonel Washington, military recruiting, and American victories.

GLC00099.058

to James Madison

The letter includes military and political content. The letter discusses the war in Virginia and the Carolinas, news of Washington coming south, and news of the Yorktown campaign. Also mentions: British fleet, York, VA, possibly Gloucester, VA, York...

GLC00099.074

to James Madison

The letter describes the situation at Yorktown, the arrival of the French fleet and troops, fleet actions, and the Virginia military. Also mentions Lord Cornwallis, Marquis de Lafayette, the war in Virginia. Edmund Pendleton discusses the anticipated...

GLC00099.076

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

to James Madison

The letter mentions Portsmouth, VA, public executions in Britain and actions of the British fleet and British government. Signature was partially cut along top but not removed from leaf.

GLC00099.049

to James Madison

Discusses the war in Charlotte and Salisbury, North Carolina, and Benedict Arnold's treasonous act. Mentions Colonel Sumter, Colonel Tarleton, and General Gates.

GLC00099.050

to James Madison re: military preparations in Virginia, the French

Military preparations in Virginia, the French, parole question. Edmund Pendleton has the second digit of the day overwritten and blurred. Also mentions Governor Gadsden, possibly Parole [?], and France as Allies.

GLC00099.051

to James Madison

The letter discusses British troops landing in Virginia, their depredations, military movements in the Carolinas and Georgia, and activity in the Virginia House of Delegates. Also mentions: Portsmouth, VA, Hampton, VA, New York, landings of the...

GLC00099.052

to James Madison re: military news, situation in Canada, disarray

Mentions military news, situation in Canada, poor state of government in Virginia. Also mentions: British fleet, The Cork Fleet, French fleet, Quebec (Canada), Virginia House of Delegates, New York (N.Y.). Includes other political content.

GLC00099.053

to James Madison

Includes activities of the British Army in Virginia and the Carolinas, Virginia House of Delegates. Also mentions: New York, British fleet, Portsmouth, VA, Gen. Muhlenberg, Inquiry into the conduct of General Gates, Virginia House of Delegates...

GLC00099.054

to James Madison

Letter mentions engagements with the British in Virginia, rumors of the wounding of Cornwallis, Virginia House of Delegates. Other topics include: General Muhlenberg, British fleet, Portsmouth, VA, wounding of Lord Cornwallis, Colonel Sumter...

GLC00099.055

to James Madison

The letter discusses the British fleet, state of Virginia militia and possible outbreak of Pleurisy, attempts of the House of Delegates at fundraising using taxes and old and new money circulation.

GLC00099.056

to James Madison

The letter discusses Virginia militia and recruiting, a possible of Pleurisy outbreak in the Virginia militia, and Major McGill.

GLC00099.057

to James Madison re: military news from the South, prisoner exchanges

The letter mentions: military news, Benedict Arnold, Lord Cornwallis, General Leslie, Braddock Taylor, Harry Pendleton, Camden, N.J., and prisoner exchanges.

GLC00099.059

to James Madison

The letter mentions: French fleet, Count D'Estaing, Colonel Greene, Lord Cornwallis, Hillsboro, NC, Salisbury, NC, Cape Fear, NC, possibly Camden, Governor Nash, Caswell, General Greene, military recruitment, Portsmouth, VA, and American victories.

GLC00099.060

to James Madison

The letter discusses Virginia and the war, conduct of forces, movements of the British, diplomatic questions, Madison's health, Arnold, and Lafayette's arrival at Yorktown. Mentions: Lord Cornwallis, Colonel Harrison, Colonel Williams, General...

GLC00099.061

to James Madison

The letter mentions the war in the South and Virginia, state politics, and actions in the Virginia House of Delegates. Also, mentions: British fleet, military rumors, Lord Cornwallis, General Greene, American victory in North Carolina, elections for...

GLC00099.062

to James Madison

Letter mentions concerns over fleet and troop movements, military news from the Carolinas, and speculation of European relations with America. Mentions: French fleet, British fleet, Lynnhaven Bay, Cape Fear, General Greene, General O'Hara; Dutch and...

GLC00099.063

to James Madison

The letter discusses war news from Virginia and the Carolinas and speculation on the next British move. Also mentions: French fleet, Lord Cornwallis, General Greene, death of Colonel Tarleton, criticism of Congress, and the rumor of the death of the...

GLC00099.064

to James Madison

Letter mentions news of Lafayette and British depredations in Virginia. Also mentions: General Greene, Lord Cornwallis, Fredericksburg, NC, Potomack Creek, Alexandria, VA, Military rumors, and elections of Virginia House of Delegates.

GLC00099.065

to James Madison

Letter mentions British depredations in Virginia, troop movements, and the Marquis de Lafayette. Also mentions: Potomack Creek, Alexandria, VA, Fredericksburg, NC, Richmond, VA, Williamsburg, VA, Hampton, VA, James River, and maneuvers of British...

GLC00099.066

to James Madison

The letter is concerning the war in Virginia with postscript on Lafayette. Also mentions: General Philips, rumors of the alliance between Russia and Britain, York, VA, Williamsburg, VA, possibly Colonel Innes, possibly Ruffin's Ferry, Appomattox...

GLC00099.067

to James Madison

The letter discusses the state of the British, the war in Virginia, and British plundering "their plunder is immence particularly in slaves." Also mentions: French fleet, Spanish fleet, Dutch fleet, Sir Henry Clinton, General Phillips, James River...

GLC00099.068

to James Madison

Mentions: General Philips, James Town, VA, Brandon, VA, Marquis de Lafayette, General Muhlenberg, James River, General Nelson, Petersburg, VA, Hicks's Ford, VA, Richmond, VA, Charlottesville, VA, Staunton, VA, Fredericksburg, VA, General Greene...

GLC00099.069

to James Madison

The letter mentions the discussion of the powers of the Continental Congress to make a direct tax on citizens and news of military operations in North Carolina. Also mentions: revenue of Congress, Colonel Hamilton, taxes, Sir Henry Clinton, Death of...

GLC00099.070

to James Madison

The letter discusses financing of the War, actions of the Pennsylvania troops (a mutiny), local and military arguments, military operations in the South. Also mentions: Congress, paper money, conflict between Pennsylvania and Virginia Conflict...

GLC00099.071

to James Madison

,The letter describes Edmund Pendleton's flight to western Virginia to escape the British advance, including his stop at Madison's plantation (the first known time it is referred to as Montpelier), the course of the War in Virginia, and trade with...

GLC00099.072

to James Madison

The letter discusses his return home after his trip to western Virginia, British activities in Virginia, and news from the Carolinas. Also mentions: military rumors, Portsmouth, VA, Petersburg, VA, possibly Augusta, GA, General Greene, Lord Rawdon...

GLC00099.073

to James Madison

The letter describes the British moving into Yorktown, French news, the establishment of Vermont as a separate state, political problems, and "the brave general Campbell." Also mentions: British fleet, York, VA, Gloucester, VA, removal of Jacques...

GLC00099.075

to James Madison

The letter discusses the siege at Yorktown and foreign affairs. Also mentions the French fleet and the British attack on Pigeon Hill (General Nelson's farm near York, Virginia) and difficulties with Spain. Three penciled notes on page 1 (possibly...

GLC00099.077

to James Madison re: Virginia land claims, character of some people

The letter discusses Virginia land claims and character of several prominent persons. Shows his impatience with foolishness. Also mentions: resignation of the Governor of Virginia, Election of Speaker of the Delegates to Governor (rumor), and...

GLC00099.078

to James Madison

Important letter on Cornwallis's surrender at Yorktown. Mentions: American victory at Yorktown, Comte de Grasse, General Greene, Charleston, SC, and military rumors.

GLC00099.079

to James Madison re: acquittal of charges against Gov. Thomas Jefferson

The letter is 2 pieces and writes about the acquittal of Governor Thomas Jefferson on the attempted censure of his conduct by the House of Delegates. He mentions Jefferson's plans and financing of Virginia. Included in the letter is a copy of the...

GLC00099.080

to James Madison

The letter discusses the question of a national bank. Also mentions: Paper money vs. metal money and General Greene.

GLC00099.081

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

to James Madison re: Vermont, financing the central government

The letter discusses Vermont, the contribution of states to the maintenance of a national government, and financing of the war.

GLC00099.083

to James Madison

The letter discusses peace rumors and the military situation in South Carolina, General Greene, and Charleston, SC.

GLC00099.084

to James Madison

The letter discusses financing of the war by Virginia, performance of Virginia troops in the war, military situation in South Carolina. Also mentions: Virginia and taxes, Virginia and contributions to war, Charleston, SC, Comte de Grasse, Comte de...

GLC00099.085

to James Madison

The letter mentions the exchange of prisoners, foreign news, Virginia finances, and personalities. Also mentions: military rumors, Governor Rutledge, Colonel Jervais, elections for the Virginia House of Representatives, Douglas Ambler, George Webb...

GLC00099.086

to James Madison

The letter discusses news of the acknowledgement of American independence by Parliament and discussion of possible treaty, and the West Indies. Letter torn at bottom, end of text lacking. Signature torn irregularly with loss of text.

GLC00099.087

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...

GLC00099.088

to James Madison

The letter discusses news of the change in the English ministry, probable effects on America, hope for a treaty, trade questions, disaffection in the western territory. Also mentions: statehood for Western Territory and trade with Britain.

GLC00099.089

to James Madison

The letter discusses news of the War in West Indies, situation at Charleston, SC, plight of Pendleton's nephew, a British prisoner there, acknowledgment of U.S. Independence by the Dutch (John Adams, Ambassador), powers of Congress, settlement of pre...

GLC00099.090

to James Madison re: loss of correspondence, war in West Indies, Va.

The letter discusses loss of correspondence, war in West Indies, and Virginia Assembly. The letter is on verso of sheet: extract, copied by Pendleton, of a commentary on standing armies and their cost. The transcribed material is written in a much...

GLC00099.091

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

to William

Priscilla Pearce discusses church finances in her letter to William.

GLC00066.099

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.

GLC00066.100

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.

GLC00066.104

to Priscilla

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

GLC00066.105

to Frederic

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

GLC00066.106

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.

GLC00066.113

to Aunt Priscilla

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

GLC00066.114

to Father

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

GLC00066.115

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."

GLC00066.116

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.

GLC00066.118

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."

GLC00066.121

to Father

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

GLC00066.122

to Thomas Overton Moore

Walker, Confederate Secretary of War, discusses the Civil War with Moore, Governor of Louisiana. He states "The War existing between this Government and that at Washington will, probably, be prolonged during the coming winter, and, in view of the...

GLC00831

to George Schley

Memminger, Secretary of the Confederate Treasury, discusses an attempt to raise funds for the Confederacy (refer to GLC00832.01) with Schley. He states that bonds in the form that Schley proposed cannot be issued, due to a recent act passed by the...

GLC00832.02

to E. W. Stoughton

Discusses the issue of presidential power to disregard district judges in the case of vacancy of the office, sickness, or disease of the district judge.

GLC00839

The Weekly junior register. [Vol. 1, no. 43 (October 16, 1862)]

Several articles and ads are in both English and French. Content includes "Late News" on the Battle of Corinth, Butler's order from occupied New Orleans, requiring all adults who have not taken the oath of allegiance to report to the nearest Provost...

GLC00846

Louisville daily courier. [No. 11 (October 25, 1861)]

Pro-South newspaper published by Green & Co., publishing and sale agents in Nashville, Tennessee. Edited by Robert McKee and Haldeman. Mention of imprisonment of P. Phillips Family in Washington and of American-British correspondence over...

GLC00847

Democratic Vistas

First edition inscribed to Matthew Brady, the Civil War photographer. In this essay, Whitman discusses the theory of democracy and its possibilities in America after the Civil War. He criticizes America for its unrestrained wealth, materialism, and...

GLC00865

[Selecting officers to expedite the U.S.S. Powhatan]

He "ordered by the President to select such officers as may be necessary to expedite the ship." Porter was initially supposed to take his ship, the steam frigate Powhatan, to South Carolina to reinforce Fort Sumter in case the Confederates chose to...

GLC00866

Collection of 2 items related to Richard S. Taylor [Decimalized]

GLC00825

Terms of capitulation

Printed General Order no. 54, the surrender agreement between Confederate General Richard Taylor and Union General Edward S. Canby on 4 May 1865 at Citronelle, Alabama. Under the terms of the surrender, officers retained their sidearms and horses...

GLC00826

Memorandum

Manuscript copy of Confederate General Richard Taylor's surrender terms possibly written out by a clerk. Original manuscript signed by Union General Edward S. Canby, and signed as official by Stanhope Posey, captain and adjutant general. Lists the...

GLC00827

to Edward R. Canby

Letter written in the hand of Taylor's adjutant, Stanhope Posey. He requests a meeting with Union General Edward S. Canby at Citronelle, Alabama to discuss the terms of surrender. He states he has heard of Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston's...

GLC00828

[Orders to Major General Dabney Herndon Maury]

Working draft, prepared by a secretary. Relays that the surrender of all other armies east of the Mississippi River leave him no choice but to surrender also, and he orders Maurey to explain the facts to his troops. Details the surrender terms....

GLC00829

to William O. Rogers

He expresses wishes for "the future welfare of our common country."

GLC00830

Items related to the Confederate Congress' attempts to raise funds. [Decimalized .01-.03]

GLC00832

to George A. Trenholm

Memminger, Secretary of the Confederate Treasury, requests the financial advice of Trenholm, Confederate agent in Europe. He reports a measure adopted by the Confederate Congress for "raising 250 millions by the issue of 20 year bonds, with Coupons...

GLC00832.01

An Act supplementary to "An Act to provide for the funding and further issue of Treasury notes."

Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to issue bonds "at a rate of six per centum per annum, payable at the pleasure of the owner in the currency in which interest is paid on the other bonds of the Confederate States, or in cotton of the quality...

GLC00832.03

The Merryman habeas corpus case, Baltimore. The proceedings in full and opinion of Chief Justice Taney. The United States Government a military despotism.

Prints the proceedings of the Merryman case and Chief Justice Roger B. Taney's decision that Lincoln's suspension of habeas corpus was unconstitutional.

GLC00833

[Autograph album of the members of the Provisional Congress of the Confederate States, which was held in Montgomery, Alabama, then Richmond, Virginia]

Manuscript title page reads: "Members of the Provisional Congress of the Confederate States, Howell Cobb, President of the Congress, Athens, Georgia." "Athens, Georgia," on the manuscript title page and Cobb's signature there are in Cobb's hand...

GLC00834