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[Authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Diogenes Wetmore for fraud].

No reason given for pardon. Includes petitions and tranmission

GLC00076.05

[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Thomas Noble].

GLC00076.06

[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Eben Gupdill].

GLC00076.07

[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Abraham Wise, L. Buckley, and A. Schwartz].

GLC00076.08

[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of William D. Barnes].

GLC00076.09

to Papa

Thirza Pearce writes about her visits with her nieces and nephews (her father's grandchildren), and provides humorous anecdotes about her nephew Wallie, "the most mischievous grandson you've got."

GLC00066.147

to Papa

Thirza Pearce discusses the beginning of the state draft. She reports that with the draft beginning, they are still finding volunteers. She also expects not to attend college in the next year.

GLC00066.148

to Lena

Ada Joy writes to Selina about teaching.

GLC00066.149

to Selina

In the letter, Henry Pearce discusses Lincoln's assassination. Signed "W.H." Later handwritten note attributes letter to Henry.

GLC00066.150

to Henry Pearce

The letter discusses teaching.

GLC00066.151

to Father and Mother

The letter discusses teaching. The letter is written from "Shiloh," but no state name is given.

GLC00066.152

[Speech to Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati]

President Monroe acknowledges the passing of the Revolutionary generation and movingly recalls their struggle in the "sacred cause of liberty." A signed transcription of Monroe's Independence Day speech to the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati...

GLC00069

to Ira Harris

Joseph Hooker circumvents the normal military practice of waiting to send out copies of battle reports until after their release through proper channels in order to scathingly criticize General George McClellan's leadership in the battle of...

GLC00072

to William M. Lawery

Noted as private. Andrew Johnson discusses the future path of his political career. He comments on his misgivings about running for office in the spring and summer. He states that he has "all to lose and nothing to make by another canvass of the...

GLC00075

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.

GLC00066.033

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