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August 2, 1861

Pearce, William, fl. 1861-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

September 9, 1861

Pearce, William, fl. 1861-1869

Autograph note signed

Title: 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

June 20, 1862

Pearce, William, fl. 1861-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Priscilla

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

GLC00066.096

July 4, 1862

Pearce, William, fl. 1861-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Priscilla

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

GLC00066.097

July 24, 1862

Pearce, William, fl. 1861-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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