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September 6, 1861
Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885
to Selina
He describes conditions in camp, as well as his guard duty. Written on patriotic stationery at Camp Benton.
GLC00066.003
October 4, 1861
He discusses conditions in camp. Letter is enclosed in a patriotic stationery envelope with the postmark cut out.
GLC00066.004
October 21, 1861
to Mother
In his letter to his mother, he discusses conditions in camp. Written from Camp Prentiss, in Chillicothe, Missouri.
GLC00066.005
October 24, 1861
to Sister
Written to his sister, likely Selina. He describes freezing weather, lack of bread, and conditions in the camp. Written from Camp Prentiss, in Chillicothe, Missouri.
GLC00066.006
November 28, 1861
Pearce, Selina, fl. 1861-1869
to Brother
She writes to her brother, likely Eben, regarding Thanksgiving. She includes a poem about having a "soldier brother." Possibly written from Marietta, Ohio.
GLC00066.008
December 24, 1861
He discusses Christmas, as well as soldiers singing patriotic songs. He mentions "Columbia the Gem of the Ocean," "America," and "The Star Spangled Banner." He encloses another song (not included). Cross-written additions on page 4.
GLC00066.009
January 9, 1862
to Sis
He writes to his sister, possibly Selina. He sends a patriotic/religious poem and includes hand-drawn medallions in each corner. Written on blue paper.
GLC00066.010
January 10, 1862
to Lena
He writes to his sister Selina. In his letter, he discusses being paid and mentions his high spirits. Letter written on blue paper.
GLC00066.011
January 17, 1862
to Hattie
Sends his sister Hattie a poem entitled "Uncle Sam is a Good Uncle."
GLC00066.012
January 23, 1862
He writes to his sister, Selina, and includes a poem about a sleigh ride.
GLC00066.013
January 24, 1862
Winchell, J.R., fl. 1862
[Receipt for Eben Pearce's rent]
Possibly written from Palmyra, Missouri. Rent receipt for $5 for two weeks. Written on blue paper.
GLC00066.014
March 24, 1862
to Father
He discusses "holding the river," and the Battle of Island Number Ten. In the letter, he mentions rebel gunboats. The letter is written on Ohio patriotic stationery.
GLC00066.015
April 16, 1862
Ryan, Tim, fl. 1862
[Furlough for Eben Pearce]
Written by Colonel Tim Ryan regarding Pearce's furlough.
GLC00066.016
June 4, 1862
He writes to his sister, Selina, regarding a visit to their brother Edgar's regiment. The letter is written from Camp No. 8 near Corinth, Mississippi.
GLC00066.017
June 5, 1862
In the letter, he discusses money. Written from Camp No. 8 near Corinth, Mississippi.
GLC00066.018
August 11, 1862
In his letter, he discusses plants. Written from Camp Clear Creek, in an unnamed state.
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August 14, 1862
He writes to his sister, Selina, regarding food prices and his hospital duties. The letter is written from Camp Clear Creek, in an unnamed state.
GLC00066.020
September 21, 1862
to "Pete"
He writes to "Pete," which previous research suggests is his sister Selina. He discusses regiment split-ups and battles, and includes a poem. The letter is written on colorful patriotic stationery.
GLC00066.021
October 7, 1862
He discusses the Second Battle of Corinth.
GLC00066.022
01 May 1963
Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963
Pardon of Frederic E. Schluter (c/s Robert Kennedy [AG])
Convicted of embezzlement: pardoned since his prison sentence had been suspended, probation extended and fine paid. Also, he had conducted himself in a law-abiding manner.
GLC00067
1792-1963
Various
Collection of 24 items relating to presidential pardons. See decimalized entries. [Decimalized .01-.24]
GLC00068
21 June 1792
Washington, George, 1732-1799
[Pardon of Samuel Davis for unlading two bales of cotton without a permit].
Countersigned by Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson. Davis was convicted in Massachusetts. No reason given for pardon.
GLC00068.01
December 16, 1816
Madison, James, 1751-1836
[Delay of execution of Clinton Adams and Randal Terrier]
Countersigned by Secretary of State James Monroe. Adams and Terrier were convicted of highway robbery in June 1816. Respite was granted until 21 February, 1817. No reason mentioned for respite.
GLC00068.02
27 May 1818
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
[Pardon of Felix McNamare for felonious act]
Signed by James Monroe. Countersigned by Secretary of State John Quincy Adams. Pardoned since McNamare had served a large portion of his two-year sentence and there were circumstances tending to the mitigation of the offense. Accompanied by a paper...
GLC00068.03
5 July 1834
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
[Pardon of William Collins for larceny]
Countersigned by Secretary of State John Forsyth. Collins was pardoned in June 1834 on condition of paying costs of prosecution. Pardoned by Jackson due to the inability to pay prosecution fees.
GLC00068.04
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