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Pearce, Charles, fl. 1863-1869 to William Pearce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00066.117 Author/Creator: Pearce, Charles, fl. 1863-1869 Place Written: Cedar Falls, Iowa Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 27, 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 26.2 cm Order a Copy

Charles Pearce mentions that he is trying to get a discharge due to illness. He also discusses a furlough.

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

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