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Pearce, Frederic, fl. 1861-1868 to Father

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00066.132 Author/Creator: Pearce, Frederic, fl. 1861-1868 Place Written: Marietta, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: June 18, 1861 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy

Frederic Pearce mentions that Marietta was made into an army depot, and more troops are arriving. He also discusses the formation of a volunteer night police force.

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

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