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Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885 to Father and Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00066.030 Author/Creator: Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885 Place Written: Memphis, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 15, 1863 Pagination: 6 p. : Height: 20.1 cm, Width: 12.8 cm Order a Copy

In his letter to his parents, he discusses his move to Memphis. Printed on the letterhead of the 39th Ohio Volunteers.

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