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Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885 to Father and Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00066.046 Author/Creator: Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885 Place Written: Memphis, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 22, 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy

He reports that he is still giving oaths of allegiance.

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