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to Sister
April 12, 1865
Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885
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.
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to Lena
June 5, 1865
Writes to his sister, Selina, and explains that his business is doing well.
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October 4, 1865
Writes to his sister, likely Selina, about news of home. Signed "Josh," though content and location suggests the author is in fact Eben.
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December 15, 1865
He writes to his sister Selina, explaining that he is at school now.
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to Father & Mother
January 21, 1866
In his letter, he discusses revival meetings.
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to Father
February 21, 1866
In his letter, he discusses finances.
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February 3, 1869
He writes to his sister, Selina, about travelling and preaching with their Father.
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May 17, 1869
Eben Pearce writes about his congregation. Letter is written in pencil.
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to Eben Pearce
September 4, 1885
Shaw, R.K., fl. 1885
Printed invitation to the Ohio Brigade reunion. Shaw adds a note addressed to Pearce.
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June 4, 1861
Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864
In his letter, he discusses crops.
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June 2, 1861
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.
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to Mother
March 15, 1862
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.
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March 27, 1862
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.
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April 3, 1862
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.
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to "Folks at Home"
April 10, 1862
Edgar Pearce describes the Confederate attack at Shiloh as the "biggest fight of the new world." He writes from "Our Old Camp."
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May 3, 1862
Edgar Pearce writes this letter from camp, 8 miles from Corinth, and describes the march to Corinth.
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May 16, 1862
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.
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October 24, 1862
Edgar Pearce discusses issuing transportation passes in his letter.
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February 10, 1863
Edgar Pearce discusses his father going into business. He also mentions a smallpox epidemic.
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February 11, 1863
In the letter, he encloses the Army's acceptance of resignation as well as his back-salary.
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March 24, 1863
Edgar Pearce discusses rumors of his Father's drinking.
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May 24, 1863
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.
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August 21, 1863
Edgar Pearce discusses returning to active duty.
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May 2, 1864
Written on stationery of the Provost Marshal General. Edgar Pearce discusses marching and battles.
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June 24, 1864
Edgar Pearce writes about marching and his hope to leave the army. Page 4 includes cross-written additions.
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to William Pearce
January 28, 1861
Carnahan, D.F., fl. 1861
Writes to Reverend Pearce of Hillsboro, Ohio to notify him of his appointment.
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March 28, 1861
Writes to Reverend Pearce of Hillsboro, Ohio about his reporting schedule.
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October 7, 1861
Major Carnahan writes to Reverend Pearce about his failed appointment. He includes a post-script about Pearce's military status in his regiment.
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to Priscilla
April 25, 1861
Pearce, William, fl. 1861-1869
William Pearce discusses joining a volunteer regiment and marching.
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to William
May 23, 1861
Pearce, Priscilla, fl. 1861-1868
Priscilla Pearce discusses crops in her letter to William Pearce.
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August 2, 1861
William Pearce discusses getting appointed as Chaplain in his letter to Priscilla.
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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.
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August 27, 1861
Priscilla Pearce writes about William not getting a chaplain appointment.
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September 9, 1861
The letter discusses money order.
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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.
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June 20, 1862
William Pearce discusses his travels south. He reports that the Grand Junction was destroyed by Confederates.
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July 4, 1862
William Pearce mentions marching south and seeing enslaved people. He describes seeing the Corinth battlefield.
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July 7, 1862
Hildebrand, J., fl. 1862
Colonel Hildebrand writes about Pearce's appointment to Quarter Master Sergeant.
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July 15, 1862
Priscilla Pearce discusses church finances in her letter to William.
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July 24, 1862
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.
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August 7, 1862
In his letter, William Pearce discusses a federal law to reduce servants' salaries.
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August 10, 1862
William Pearce comments on being paid and spending instructions.
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August 18, 1862- August 20, 1862
Priscilla Pearce mentions church finances and William's salary reduction.
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August 20, 1862
William Pearce bitterly relates that he attempted to resign due to illness, but the resignation was not accepted.
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August 24, 1862
William Pearce reports that his resignation has still not been accepted. He mentions that the regiment will be moving to Alton, Illinois.
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to Frederic
August 28, 1862
William Pearce reports that his resignation was still not accepted. He also discusses finances. The letter was written in pencil.
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September 11, 1862
William Pearce advises his family to leave Marietta, because he is fearful of a Confederate attack on that city.
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September 19, 1862
In her letter to William, Priscilla Pearce writes that she does not see the need to leave Marietta. She also discusses finances.
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to Selina
November 27, 1862
Writes to her sister about church and family.
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Burris, fl. 1863
Adjutant Burris apologizes for spreading rumors of Pearce's drinking.
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