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Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864 to Father

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00066.082 Author/Creator: Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Alton, Illinois Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 24, 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 25 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Edgar Pearce advises his father, William, not to join the military again due to his health and the pay. He mentions that his regiment is growing.

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

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