Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885 to "Pete"
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00066.021 Author/Creator: Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885 Place Written: Corinth, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: September 21, 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy
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.
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