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Pearce, William, fl. 1861-1869 to Priscilla

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00066.104 Author/Creator: Pearce, William, fl. 1861-1869 Place Written: Memphis, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: August 20, 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

William Pearce bitterly relates that he attempted to resign due to illness, but the resignation was not accepted.

Pearce, William, fl. 1861-1869
Pearce, Priscilla, fl. 1861-1868

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