Pearce, William, fl. 1861-1869 to Priscilla
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00066.100 Author/Creator: Pearce, William, fl. 1861-1869 Place Written: Memphis, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: July 24, 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 30.3 cm, Width: 18.9 cm Order a Copy
William Pearce writes about oaths of allegiance in Memphis. He explains that non-jurors would be forced out without their possessions. He also mentions a storm blowing down soldiers' tents.
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