Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885 to Selina
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00066.009 Author/Creator: Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885 Place Written: Palmyra, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 24, 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy
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.
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