November 23, 1863

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

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

5 January 1864

Bennett, James P., fl. 1864

Document signed

Title: [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

January 20, 1864

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lena

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

GLC00066.045

February 22, 1864

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father and Mother

He reports that he is still giving oaths of allegiance.

GLC00066.046

March 2, 1864

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

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