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May 31, 1861
Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885
to his sister
Written to his sister, possibly Selina. Oaths of allegiance to visitors. Page 3 with interlineated additions upside down.
GLC00066.001
September 6, 1861
to Selina
Describes conditions in camp, as well as guard duty. Written on patriotic stationery. Written at Camp Benton.
GLC00066.003
October 24, 1861
to Sister
Written to his sister, likely Selina. Describes freezing weather and lack of bread as well as conditions in camp. Written from Camp Prentiss, in Chillicothe, Missouri.
GLC00066.006
November 28, 1861
Pearce, Selina, fl. 1861-1869
to Brother
Selina writes to her brother, likely Eben, regarding Thanksgiving. Includes a poem about having a "soldier brother." Possibly written from Marietta, Ohio.
GLC00066.008
January 17, 1862
to Hattie
Sends his sister Hattie a poem entitled "Uncle Sam is a Good Uncle."
GLC00066.012
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
August 11, 1862
to Mother
Discusses plants. Written from Camp Clear Creek, in an unnamed state.
GLC00066.019
September 30, 1862-October 7, 1862
[Extract from Eben's journal]
Extract describes his hospital work. Written on attractive patriotic stationery.
GLC00066.023
March 26, 1863
to Lena
Writes to his sister Selina about camp conditions and the arrival of Spring.
GLC00066.027
May 15, 1863
to Father and Mother
Discusses his move to Memphis. Printed on the letterhead of the 39th Ohio Volunteers.
GLC00066.030
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