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Pearce, Charles, fl. 1863-1869 to Father

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00066.120 Author/Creator: Pearce, Charles, fl. 1863-1869 Place Written: Little Rock, Arkansas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: July 2, 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 25 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

In his letter to his father, Charles Pearce discusses Thirza's engagement and his fear of a rebel attack.

Pearce, Charles, fl. 1863-1869
Pearce, William, fl. 1861-1869
Pearce, Thirza, fl. 1861-1869

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