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.

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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

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

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

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.

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September 30, 1862-October 7, 1862

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Extract from Eben's journal]

Extract describes his hospital work. Written on attractive patriotic stationery.

GLC00066.023

October 13, 1862

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lena

He writes to his sister, Selina, regarding the Second battle of Corinth. The letter is written on patriotic stationery from a camp near Corinth, Mississippi.

GLC00066.024

January 23, 1863

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lena

He writes to his sister, Selina, regarding leaving hospital work. The letter is written on patriotic stationery.

GLC00066.025

February 23, 1863

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lena

He writes to his sister, Selina, declaring that the rumors of starving troops are exaggerated. The letter is written on patriotic stationery from a camp near Corinth, Mississippi.

GLC00066.026

March 26, 1863

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lena

He writes to his sister, Selina, about camp conditions and the arrival of spring.

GLC00066.027

April 23, 1863

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sis

He writes to his sister, Selina, about plants and pets in the camp. The letter is printed on the letterhead of the 39th Ohio Volunteers.

GLC00066.028

May 1,1863

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

He discusses boredom in camp, as well as the nurses' duties.

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