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Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864 to Father

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00066.070 Author/Creator: Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Marietta, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: June 2, 1861 Pagination: 7 p. : Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

In his letter, he discusses the arrival of more troops and spies. He reports that there is martial law in Parkersburgh. Possibly written from Marietta, Ohio.

Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864
Pearce, William, fl. 1861-1869

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