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Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864 to Father

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00066.083 Author/Creator: Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Duvall's Bluff, Arkansas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: August 21, 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 25 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Edgar Pearce discusses returning to active duty.

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

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