1860-1869

Pearce Family

Header Record

Title: Collection of Pearce family correspondence [Decimalized .001-.152]

Correspondence of the Pearce family of Ohio. Includes letters of Ebenezer (Eben) Pearce, Edgar Pearce, the Reverend William Pearce, and other family members. Letters contain accounts of the Battles of Shiloh and Corinth, as well as of Lincoln's assassination. Transcripts available for many letters.

GLC00066

May 31, 1861

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Written to his sister, possibly Selina. He writes of oaths of allegiance to visitors. Page 3 with interlineated additions upside down.

GLC00066.001

August 26, 1861

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

In his letter, he declares that his regiment moved from Cincinnati, Ohio to St. Louis, Missouri. He reports failure to get chaplaincy.

GLC00066.002

September 6, 1861

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Selina

He describes conditions in camp, as well as his guard duty. Written on patriotic stationery at Camp Benton.

GLC00066.003

October 4, 1861

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Selina

He discusses conditions in camp. Letter is enclosed in a patriotic stationery envelope with the postmark cut out.

GLC00066.004

October 21, 1861

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

In his letter to his mother, he discusses conditions in camp. Written from Camp Prentiss, in Chillicothe, Missouri.

GLC00066.005

October 24, 1861

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Written to his sister, likely Selina. He describes freezing weather, lack of bread, and conditions in the camp. Written from Camp Prentiss, in Chillicothe, Missouri.

GLC00066.006

November 28, 1861

Pearce, Selina, fl. 1861-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother

She writes to her brother, likely Eben, regarding Thanksgiving. She includes a poem about having a "soldier brother." Possibly written from Marietta, Ohio.

GLC00066.008

December 24, 1861

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Selina

He discusses Christmas, as well as soldiers singing patriotic songs. He mentions "Columbia the Gem of the Ocean," "America," and "The Star Spangled Banner." He encloses another song (not included). Cross-written additions on page 4.

GLC00066.009

January 9, 1862

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sis

He writes to his sister, possibly Selina. He sends a patriotic/religious poem and includes hand-drawn medallions in each corner. Written on blue paper.

GLC00066.010

January 10, 1862

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lena

He writes to his sister Selina. In his letter, he discusses being paid and mentions his high spirits. Letter written on blue paper.

GLC00066.011

January 17, 1862

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter

Title: to Hattie

Sends his sister Hattie a poem entitled "Uncle Sam is a Good Uncle."

GLC00066.012

January 23, 1862

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lena

He writes to his sister, Selina, and includes a poem about a sleigh ride.

GLC00066.013

January 24, 1862

Winchell, J.R., fl. 1862

Document signed

Title: [Receipt for Eben Pearce's rent]

Possibly written from Palmyra, Missouri. Rent receipt for $5 for two weeks. Written on blue paper.

GLC00066.014

March 24, 1862

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He discusses "holding the river," and the Battle of Island Number Ten. In the letter, he mentions rebel gunboats. The letter is written on Ohio patriotic stationery.

GLC00066.015

April 16, 1862

Ryan, Tim, fl. 1862

Document signed

Title: [Furlough for Eben Pearce]

Written by Colonel Tim Ryan regarding Pearce's furlough.

GLC00066.016

June 4, 1862

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lena

He writes to his sister, Selina, regarding a visit to their brother Edgar's regiment. The letter is written from Camp No. 8 near Corinth, Mississippi.

GLC00066.017

June 5, 1862

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

In the letter, he discusses money. Written from Camp No. 8 near Corinth, Mississippi.

GLC00066.018

August 11, 1862

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

In his letter, he discusses plants. Written from Camp Clear Creek, in an unnamed state.

GLC00066.019

August 14, 1862

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lena

He writes to his sister, Selina, regarding food prices and his hospital duties. The letter is written from Camp Clear Creek, in an unnamed state.

GLC00066.020

September 21, 1862

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Pete"

He writes to "Pete," which previous research suggests is his sister Selina. He discusses regiment split-ups and battles, and includes a poem. The letter is written on colorful patriotic stationery.

GLC00066.021

October 7, 1862

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He discusses the Second Battle of Corinth.

GLC00066.022

01 May 1963

Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963

Document signed

Title: Pardon of Frederic E. Schluter (c/s Robert Kennedy [AG])

Convicted of embezzlement: pardoned since his prison sentence had been suspended, probation extended and fine paid. Also, he had conducted himself in a law-abiding manner.

GLC00067

1792-1963

Various

Header Record

Title: Collection of 24 items relating to presidential pardons. See decimalized entries. [Decimalized .01-.24]

GLC00068

21 June 1792

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Document signed

Title: [Pardon of Samuel Davis for unlading two bales of cotton without a permit].

Countersigned by Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson. Davis was convicted in Massachusetts. No reason given for pardon.

GLC00068.01