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Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864 to Father

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00066.073 Author/Creator: Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Shiloh, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 3, 1862 Pagination: 5 p. : envelope Height: 24.6 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Edgar Pearce discusses arrangements for his father to visit him. He also mentions a landing at Eastport which was deserted. He writes from "Camp Chiloh," possibly referring to Shiloh, in Tennessee.

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

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