Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885 to Lena
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00066.034 Author/Creator: Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885 Place Written: Memphis, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: November 23, 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 16 x 10.2 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to his sister Selina, discussing the war, and suffering in the South. Mentions that there will be no Christmas furloughs. Declares that he sees "the hand of God in this war."
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