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Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885 to Sister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00066.060 Author/Creator: Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885 Place Written: Marietta, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 12, 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy

Eben Pearce writes to his sister, likely Selina. He explains that the "77th prisoners had been released and home on furlough." Also, discusses his new photography business.

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

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