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Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864 to Father

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00066.080 Author/Creator: Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Alton, Illinois Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 11, 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

In the letter, he encloses the Army's acceptance of resignation as well as his back-salary.

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

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