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to Father

In his letter, he discusses crops.

GLC00066.069

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

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

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

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

to "Folks at Home"

Edgar Pearce describes the Confederate attack at Shiloh as the "biggest fight of the new world." He writes from "Our Old Camp."

GLC00066.074

to "Folks at Home"

Edgar Pearce writes this letter from camp, 8 miles from Corinth, and describes the march to Corinth.

GLC00066.076

to Father

Edgar Pearce writes this letter from "Camp no. 6." He declares that men are falling dead during the march to Corinth from heat and lack of water.

GLC00066.077

to Father

Edgar Pearce discusses issuing transportation passes in his letter.

GLC00066.078

to Father

Edgar Pearce discusses his father going into business. He also mentions a smallpox epidemic.

GLC00066.079

to Father

In the letter, he encloses the Army's acceptance of resignation as well as his back-salary.

GLC00066.080

to Father

Edgar Pearce discusses rumors of his Father's drinking.

GLC00066.081

to Father

Edgar Pearce advises his father, William, not to join the military again due to his health and the pay. He mentions that his regiment is growing.

GLC00066.082

to Father

Edgar Pearce discusses returning to active duty.

GLC00066.083

to Father

Written on stationery of the Provost Marshal General. Edgar Pearce discusses marching and battles.

GLC00066.084

to Father

Edgar Pearce writes about marching and his hope to leave the army. Page 4 includes cross-written additions.

GLC00066.085

to William Pearce

Writes to Reverend Pearce of Hillsboro, Ohio to notify him of his appointment.

GLC00066.086

to William Pearce

Writes to Reverend Pearce of Hillsboro, Ohio about his reporting schedule.

GLC00066.087

to William Pearce

Major Carnahan writes to Reverend Pearce about his failed appointment. He includes a post-script about Pearce's military status in his regiment.

GLC00066.088

to Priscilla

William Pearce discusses joining a volunteer regiment and marching.

GLC00066.089

to William

Priscilla Pearce discusses crops in her letter to William Pearce.

GLC00066.090

to Priscilla

William Pearce discusses getting appointed as Chaplain in his letter to Priscilla.

GLC00066.091

to Fred

William Pearce discusses getting a recommendation for a chaplain commission. Originally part of GLC00066.091, and stored with that document. Possibly addressed to Frederic Pearce.

GLC00066.092

to William

Priscilla Pearce writes about William not getting a chaplain appointment.

GLC00066.093

to William Pearce

The letter discusses money order.

GLC00066.094

to D.F. Carnahan

William Pearce thanks Carnahan for his support in the chaplaincy nomination. This is a response written on the back of Carnahan's note.

GLC00066.095

to Priscilla

William Pearce discusses his travels south. He reports that the Grand Junction was destroyed by Confederates.

GLC00066.096

to Priscilla

William Pearce mentions marching south and seeing enslaved people. He describes seeing the Corinth battlefield.

GLC00066.097

to William Pearce

Colonel Hildebrand writes about Pearce's appointment to Quarter Master Sergeant.

GLC00066.098

to William

Priscilla Pearce discusses church finances in her letter to William.

GLC00066.099

to Priscilla

William Pearce writes about oaths of allegiance in Memphis. He explains that non-jurors would be forced out without their possessions. He also mentions a storm blowing down soldiers' tents.

GLC00066.100

to Priscilla

In his letter, William Pearce discusses a federal law to reduce servants' salaries.

GLC00066.101

to Priscilla

William Pearce comments on being paid and spending instructions.

GLC00066.102

to William

Priscilla Pearce mentions church finances and William's salary reduction.

GLC00066.103

to Priscilla

William Pearce bitterly relates that he attempted to resign due to illness, but the resignation was not accepted.

GLC00066.104

to Priscilla

William Pearce reports that his resignation has still not been accepted. He mentions that the regiment will be moving to Alton, Illinois.

GLC00066.105

to Frederic

William Pearce reports that his resignation was still not accepted. He also discusses finances. The letter was written in pencil.

GLC00066.106

to Priscilla

William Pearce advises his family to leave Marietta, because he is fearful of a Confederate attack on that city.

GLC00066.107

to William

In her letter to William, Priscilla Pearce writes that she does not see the need to leave Marietta. She also discusses finances.

GLC00066.108

to Selina

Writes to her sister about church and family.

GLC00066.109

to William Pearce

Adjutant Burris apologizes for spreading rumors of Pearce's drinking.

GLC00066.110

to William Pearce

Copy of Burris' letter (GLC02437.00066.110) apparently in Edgar Pearce's hand.

GLC00066.111

to William Pearce

Bailey Silas discusses church matters in his letter to William Pearce.

GLC00066.112

to Selina

William Pearce writes to Selina, who was away in Granville at school. He discusses family news.

GLC00066.113

to Aunt Priscilla

In his letter, Davis William mentions William Pearce's upcoming trip to England.

GLC00066.114

to Father

Charles Pearce writes about politics and party division in his letter to his father.

GLC00066.115

to Mother

Charles Pearce discusses his belief that the war will end before that fall. He mentions a clash between a sergeant and local rebel. He also includes an autograph note signed by "Susan."

GLC00066.116

to William Pearce

Charles Pearce mentions that he is trying to get a discharge due to illness. He also discusses a furlough.

GLC00066.117

to Father

Charles Pearce in his letter, comments on his illness.

GLC00066.118

to Father

In his letter to his father, Charles Pearce mentions Thirza's engagement.

GLC00066.119

to Father

In his letter to his father, Charles Pearce discusses Thirza's engagement and his fear of a rebel attack.

GLC00066.120

[Letter of Recommendation for Charles Pearce]

Written from the "Quarter Master's Office."

GLC00066.121

to Father

In a letter to his father, Charles Pearce writes about the farm.

GLC00066.122

to Father

In a letter to his father, Charles Pearce discusses the farm. Letter has some later-day pencil underscoring and marginal notes.

GLC00066.123

to Father

In his letter to his father, Charles Pearce discusses the farm and local churches.

GLC00066.124

to Father

Frederic Pearce writes to his father in Hillsboro, Ohio, about troops arriving in Marietta.

GLC00066.125

to Father

Frederic Pearce writes to his father in Hillsboro, Ohio, about troops arriving in Marietta.

GLC00066.126

to Father

Frederic Pearce writes to his father in Hillsboro, Ohio, about troops arriving in Marietta. He adds that the artillery is moving camp from Fair Grounds to Haimer Hill.

GLC00066.127

to his father

Frederic Pearce writes to his father in Hillsboro, Ohio. He believes that the rebellion will soon be "crushed."

GLC00066.128

to Father

In his letter to his father, Frederic Pearce discusses financial matters.

GLC00066.129

to Father

In his letter to his father, Frederic Pearce discusses a conflict on Muster Day between Union and Confederate supporters in St. Mary's, Virginia.

GLC00066.130

to Father

In his letter to his father, Frederic Pearce discusses crops.

GLC00066.131

to Father

Frederic Pearce mentions that Marietta was made into an army depot, and more troops are arriving. He also discusses the formation of a volunteer night police force.

GLC00066.132

to Father

In his letter to his father, Frederic Pearce discusses a comet. The letter is written on blue paper.

GLC00066.133

to Father

In his letter to his father, Frederic Pearce discusses the defeat at Memphis. The letter is written on blue paper.

GLC00066.134

to Father

In the letter, Frederic Pearce mentions his difficulties in getting a recommendation for William, his father. The letter is written on blue paper.

GLC00066.135

to Father

In his letter, Frederic Pearce mentions the birth of twins to "Harriet." The letter is written on blue paper.

GLC00066.136

to Father

In his letter, Frederic Pearce discusses horses arriving at the depot. The letter is written on blue paper.

GLC00066.137

to Father

In his letter, Frederic Pearce writes that the 36th Ohio Regiment will be getting a new Colonel, [George] Crook. The letter is written on blue paper.

GLC00066.138

to Father

Frederic Pearce writes to his father that Carnahan is starting a regiment.

GLC00066.139

to Father

Frederic Pearce writes to inform his father, William Pearce, of General Hildebrand's opinion on giving his father a chaplaincy. Frederic reports that Hildebrand said that William could have a chaplaincy if he raised a regiment of 80 men. Frederic...

GLC00066.140

to Father

In the letter, Frederic Pearce says Morgan captured a Federal regiment while in Tennessee and Kentucky. He mentions a demonstration by Morgan and band. The letter is written on blue paper.

GLC00066.141

to Father

In the letter, Frederic Pearce discusses church finances. The letter is written on blue paper.

GLC00066.142

to Father

Frederic Pearce writes that he was exempted from the draft due to poor eyesight. He discusses church finances and describes ruins at Harper's Ferry. The letter is written on blue paper. Page 4 is cross-written.

GLC00066.143

to Father

Frederic Pearce writes about family news, including Eben's graduation.

GLC00066.144

to Father

Thirza Pearce writes about her position as a schoolteacher. She also refers to the death of someone called McBride.

GLC00066.145

to Papasy

The letter is written most likely to her father, who she calls "Papasy." She discusses the arrival of soldiers, as well as crops. The letter is signed "Your aff daughter."

GLC00066.146

Pardon of George W. Hubley, convicted of larceny while in postal service.

Hubley was convicted of larceny while in postal service; sentenced to 1 year imprisonment. Pardoned after serving 4 months of his prison term by recommendation of the judge, jury, and U.S. District Attorney due to his youth. Chester's first pardon....

GLC00045.33

Pardon of William Herbst, convicted of embezzlement.

Convicted of embezzling funds from a national bank; sentenced to 5 years imprisonment. Pardoned after serving 2 years of his prison term due to old age and good character. (c/s James G. Blaine)

GLC00045.34

Pardon of Truman O. Angell, convicted of bigamy.

Convicted of bigamy. Pardoned since he had forswore and avoided bigamy from April 1, 1885 and promised to uphold the laws of the U.S. against the unlawful practices of the Mormon Church. (c/s James G. Blaine)

GLC00045.35

Pardon of Willie Dunn, convicted of manslaughter.

Convicted of manslaughter; sentenced to 10 years hard labor. Pardoned after serving 5 years of his prison sentence due to his deteriorating health. (c/s Richard Olney)

GLC00045.36

Pardon of Dora Lincoln, convicted of prostitution [or of operating a brothel].

Convicted of "keeping a disorderly house" [a term once used to refer to prostitution]; sentenced to 2 months imprisonment with an additional 2 months imprisonment added after being unable to pay the $25 fine also accrued. Pardoned after serving...

GLC00045.37

[Presidential pardon of James Clark, who was convicted of larceny]

Clark, alias W. Perry Martin of Texas, was pardoned by Roosevelt six years after he completed his sentence for stealing a horse, in order to restore his civil rights since he had "conducted himself in an exemplary manner." Partially handwritten....

GLC00045.38

Pardon of Albert Holtzman of West Virginia for white slavery and kidnapping women for the purpose of prostitution.

Partly printed document. (c/s J.C.McReynolds [Attorney General])

GLC00045.39

[Pardon of Marshall Barton Fales to restore civil rights.]

Convicted of swearing a false affidavit for pension claim. Pardoned for good conduct in prison and abiding the law since release. Attempted obliteration of name.

GLC00045.40

Pardon of Joseph Burzenski.

Convicted of violating prohibition. Pardoned because he helped stop an escape. Burzenski's name has been blotted-out once at the top. (c/s Wm. D. Mitchell [AG])

GLC00045.41

Pardon of Peter Joseph Glynn.

Convicted of violating liquor tax act. (c/s Francis Biddle [AG])

GLC00045.42

Pardon of Peter Robert Clark (c/s J. Howard McGrath [AG])

Convicted of piracy on the high seas: pardoned since his jail sentence had been commuted, his fine paid and his probation served. (No other reason mentioned.)

GLC00045.43

Pardon of Fred G. Steele (c/s Robert Kennedy [AG])

Convicted of interstate transport of firearms; pardon to commute the 5-year sentence at once to 6 months; no reason for pardon.

GLC00045.44

Granting pardon to Richard Nixon: A Proclamation

Signed by Ford in 1974 in black felt-tip pen. Explains that a trial against Nixon could not begin for a year or more and that, "the tranquility to which this nation has been restored by the events of recent weeks could be irreparably lost by the...

GLC00045.45

to Thomas Swann

Requests the details of a case involving a wrongly issued search warrant to determine whether a pardon will be granted.

GLC00045.46

to John C. Crittenden re: complaint about a pardon petitioner to his Congressman. Includes pardon petition, petition appeals, and medical report.

Appeal of a pardon for Ameal Brea, convicted of "..forging a soldier's discharge ...". Fillmore says "the Man's offense is great" and all too common. While going on to state that he would be willing to pardon Brea from imprisonment due to supposed...

GLC00045.47

Memo to Attorney General re: possible pardon of John Carson

Typed on White House stationery. Stamped and dated by A.G. office. No mention of crime.

GLC00045.48

to Joseph Eggleston Johnston

General Jackson, in command of Valley of the Virginia (Shenandoah Valley) discusses his attempts to damage the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. He informs General Johnston, Commander of the Department of Northern Virginia, that he has not been successful...

GLC00046

to William Plumer, Jr.

Adams praises Plumer's volume of poems and describes his own journal writings as "volume after volume of trash." In retrospect, Adams wishes he had focused his energies on producing a great historical work. He deems Plumer's style of recording time...

GLC00047

Promotion of Ward Marston to Lieutenent Colonel in the Marine Corps.

Promotion of Ward Marston to Lieutenent Colonel in the Marine Corps. Countersigned by Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles. Partially printed from an engraving courtesy of American Bank Note Co. New-York. Accompanied by a paper seal.

GLC00048

[Pardon of marines Thomas Potts and George Allen for desertion].

Countersigned by Secretary of State James Monroe. Potts had been convicted of desertion in June 1812. Allen had been convicted of desertion in August 1812. Both had been sentenced to be shot. Pardoned by Madison for "divers good causes and...

GLC00049

Presidential pardon and authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of C. L. Sayre, for taking part in the rebellion.

Sayre, took part in the "late rebellion" against the United States government. He was granted full pardon and amnesty by President Andrew Johnson for all offences he committed. Countersigned by Secreatary of State William H. Seward.

GLC00050

Pardon of John Bowman, convicted of larceny. Includes petitions and receipts.

Convicted of larceny; sentenced to 1 year imprisonment. Pardoned because of his previous good character, recommendations of citizens and his eight years service in the U.S. Army. (c/s William H. Seward)

GLC00051

Pardon of Joseph Beren, alien (c/s H. Cummings [AG])

Convicted of perjury in an immigration proceeding: pardoned so that he might be allowed to reapply for readmission if deported.

GLC00052