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Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885 to Father

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00066.051 Author/Creator: Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885 Place Written: Memphis, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 20, 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

Written from the Provost Marshal's office in Memphis, Tennessee. He mentions that there is little work to be done at his office and discusses his plans for the future.

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885
Pearce, William, fl. 1861-1869

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