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Pearce, Frederic, fl. 1861-1868 to Father

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00066.143 Author/Creator: Pearce, Frederic, fl. 1861-1868 Place Written: Marietta, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: August 21, 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy

Frederic Pearce writes that he was exempted from the draft due to poor eyesight. He discusses church finances and describes ruins at Harper's Ferry. The letter is written on blue paper. Page 4 is cross-written.

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

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