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Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885 to Parents

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00066.029 Author/Creator: Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885 Place Written: Corinth, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 1,1863 Pagination: 6 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.2 cm Order a Copy

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

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