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January 21, 1866
Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885
to Father & Mother
In his letter, he discusses revival meetings.
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February 21, 1866
to Father
In his letter, he discusses finances.
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February 3, 1869
to Lena
He writes to his sister, Selina, about travelling and preaching with their Father.
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May 17, 1869
Eben Pearce writes about his congregation. Letter is written in pencil.
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September 4, 1885
Shaw, R.K., fl. 1885
to Eben Pearce
Printed invitation to the Ohio Brigade reunion. Shaw adds a note addressed to Pearce.
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June 4, 1861
Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864
In his letter, he discusses crops.
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June 2, 1861
In his letter, he discusses the arrival of more troops and spies. He reports that there is martial law in Parkersburgh. Possibly written from Marietta, Ohio.
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March 15, 1862
to Mother
He explains that he is traveling down-river and requisitioning wood. He says that they are taking wood from southern civilians and in the letter mentions Fort Henry. Written from Savannah, Tennessee and Shanta, Ohio.
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March 27, 1862
Edgar Pearce writes to his father about furloughs, explaining that sick men cannot get furloughs. He also discusses the expected battle at Corinth. Written at Pittsburgh Landing.
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April 3, 1862
Edgar Pearce discusses arrangements for his father to visit him. He also mentions a landing at Eastport which was deserted. He writes from "Camp Chiloh," possibly referring to Shiloh, in Tennessee.
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April 10, 1862
to "Folks at Home"
Edgar Pearce describes the Confederate attack at Shiloh as the "biggest fight of the new world." He writes from "Our Old Camp."
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May 3, 1862
Edgar Pearce writes this letter from camp, 8 miles from Corinth, and describes the march to Corinth.
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May 16, 1862
Edgar Pearce writes this letter from "Camp no. 6." He declares that men are falling dead during the march to Corinth from heat and lack of water.
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October 24, 1862
Edgar Pearce discusses issuing transportation passes in his letter.
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February 10, 1863
Edgar Pearce discusses his father going into business. He also mentions a smallpox epidemic.
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February 11, 1863
In the letter, he encloses the Army's acceptance of resignation as well as his back-salary.
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March 24, 1863
Edgar Pearce discusses rumors of his Father's drinking.
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May 24, 1863
Edgar Pearce advises his father, William, not to join the military again due to his health and the pay. He mentions that his regiment is growing.
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August 21, 1863
Edgar Pearce discusses returning to active duty.
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May 2, 1864
Written on stationery of the Provost Marshal General. Edgar Pearce discusses marching and battles.
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June 24, 1864
Edgar Pearce writes about marching and his hope to leave the army. Page 4 includes cross-written additions.
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January 28, 1861
Carnahan, D.F., fl. 1861
to William Pearce
Writes to Reverend Pearce of Hillsboro, Ohio to notify him of his appointment.
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March 28, 1861
Writes to Reverend Pearce of Hillsboro, Ohio about his reporting schedule.
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October 7, 1861
Major Carnahan writes to Reverend Pearce about his failed appointment. He includes a post-script about Pearce's military status in his regiment.
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April 25, 1861
Pearce, William, fl. 1861-1869
to Priscilla
William Pearce discusses joining a volunteer regiment and marching.
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