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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 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

to "Sis"

Writes to his sister, likely Selina, describing Little Rock, Arkansas.

GLC00066.058

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

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

to Lena

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

GLC00066.061

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

to Lena

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

GLC00066.063

to Father & Mother

In his letter, he discusses revival meetings.

GLC00066.064

to Father

In his letter, he discusses finances.

GLC00066.065

to Lena

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

GLC00066.066

to Father

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

GLC00066.067

to Eben Pearce

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

GLC00066.068