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February 10, 1865

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

April 12, 1865

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

June 5, 1865

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lena

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

GLC00066.061

October 4, 1865

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

December 15, 1865

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lena

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

GLC00066.063

January 21, 1866

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father & Mother

In his letter, he discusses revival meetings.

GLC00066.064

February 21, 1866

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

In his letter, he discusses finances.

GLC00066.065

February 3, 1869

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lena

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

GLC00066.066

May 17, 1869

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

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

GLC00066.067

September 4, 1885

Shaw, R.K., fl. 1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eben Pearce

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

GLC00066.068

June 4, 1861

Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

In his letter, he discusses crops.

GLC00066.069

June 2, 1861

Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

March 15, 1862

Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

GLC00066.071

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

April 3, 1862

Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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