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25 April 1864
Gibson, Thomas, fl. 1864
[Pass for Eben Pearce]
Pass allows Pearce through the line of battle.
GLC00066.036
April 17, 1862
Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864
to Frederic
Writes to his brother Frederic a dramatic and graphic description of the Battle of Shiloh and its aftermath.
GLC00066.075
GLC00066.037
31 July 1864
Adams, M. B., fl. 1864
GLC00066.038
25 November 1864
McDermot, E.M., fl. 1864
GLC00066.039
29 November 1864
Rockwell, B. B., fl. 1864
GLC00066.040
8 June 1864
Tuther, Alfred G., 1840-?
Pass allows Pearce through the line of battle. Signature of Assistant Adjutant General is largely illegible, but research indicates that Alfred G. Tuther served as General Ralph P. Buckland's Assistant Adjutant General in the District of Memphis in...
GLC00066.041
4 July 1864
Pass allows Pearce through line of battle. Name misspelled "Pierce."
GLC00066.042
7/30/1864
Browa, S. B., fl. 1864
GLC00066.043
5 January 1864
Bennett, James P., fl. 1864
[Furlough certificate]
Document officially grants furlough to Eben Pearce, allowing him to travel to Marietta, Ohio, from 5 January to 5 February 1864.
GLC00066.044
January 20, 1864
Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885
to Lena
Writes to his sister Selina about his furlough.
GLC00066.045
February 22, 1864
to Father and Mother
Reports that he is still giving oaths of allegiance.
GLC00066.046
March 2, 1864
Writes to his sister Selina from "The Parsonage" in Memphis, Tennessee. Reports that he is very busy with giving oaths.
GLC00066.047
May 2, 1864
to Father
Writes from the Provost Marshall's Office in Memphis, Tennessee. Discusses his plans for after the war. Also describes how one oath-taker was hanged for treason.
GLC00066.048
May 10, 1864
Written from the Provost Marshall's office in Memphis, Tennessee. Discusses his plans for after the war, including his desire to go into the ministry.
GLC00066.049
May 11, 1864
Pearce, Charles, fl. 1863-1869
Describes the capture of the 77th Regiment.
GLC00066.050
May 20, 1864
Written from the Provost Marshall's office in Memphis, Tennessee. Mentions that there is little work to be done at his office. Discusses his plans for the future.
GLC00066.051
May 28, 1864
On stationery of the Provost Marshall General. Signed "Josh," though content and location suggests the author is in fact Eben. Written to Selina on the subject of gardens.
GLC00066.052
28 May 1864
Poem
An anti-war poem originally enclosed with GLC00066.052, a letter to Selina of 28 May 1864. Signed "Josh," though the author is most likely Eben.
GLC00066.053
[Oath of allegiance]
Signed by Thomas Gibson as witness.
GLC00066.054
July 11, 1864
Writes from Burnett House, in Cincinnati, Ohio, discussing his move to Cincinnati.
GLC00066.055
October 20, 1864
Writes to his sister Selina about news, mentioning that he is back from the Army.
GLC00066.056
November 19, 1864
to Sister
Writes to his sister, likely Selina, while on board the steamer "Golden Eagle." Explains that he is going to clerk for their brother Edgar in Little Rock, Arkansas.
GLC00066.057
December 15, 1864
to "Sis"
Writes to his sister, likely Selina, describing Little Rock, Arkansas.
GLC00066.058
February 10, 1865
Writes to his sister, likely Selina, discussing his plan to go into the nursery business. Also mentions their brother Edgar's marriage.
GLC00066.059
April 12, 1865
Writes to his sister, likely Selina. Explains that the 77th was released and went home on furlough. Also discusses his new photography business.
GLC00066.060
June 5, 1865
Writes to his sister Selina and explains that his business is doing well.
GLC00066.061
October 4, 1865
Writes to his sister, likely Selina, about news of home. Signed "Josh," though content and location suggests the author is in fact Eben.
GLC00066.062
December 15, 1865
Writes to his sister Selina, explaining that he is at school now.
GLC00066.063
January 21, 1866
to Father & Mother
Discusses revival meetings.
GLC00066.064
February 21, 1866
Discusses finances.
GLC00066.065
February 3, 1869
Writes to his sister Selina about travelling and preaching with their Father.
GLC00066.066
May 17, 1869
Writes about his congregation. Written in pencil.
GLC00066.067
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.
GLC00066.068
June 4, 1861
Discusses crops.
GLC00066.069
June 2, 1861
Discusses the arrival of more troops and spies. Reports that there is martial law in Parkersburgh. Possibly written from Marietta, Ohio.
GLC00066.070
March 15, 1862
to Mother
Explains that he is traveling down-river, and requisitioning wood. Says that they are taking wood from southern civilians. Mentions Fort Henry. Written from Savannah, Tennessee and Shanta, Ohio.
GLC00066.071
March 27, 1862
Writes to his father about furloughs, explaining that sick men cannot get furloughs. Also discusses the expected battle at Corinth. Written at Pittsburgh Landing.
GLC00066.072
April 3, 1862
Discusses arrangements for his father to visit him. Also mentions a landing at Eastport which was deserted. Writes from "Camp Chiloh," possibly referring to Shiloh, in Tennessee.
GLC00066.073
April 10, 1862
to "Folks at Home"
Describes the Confederate attack at Shiloh as "biggest fight of the new world." Writes from "Our Old Camp ."
GLC00066.074
May 3, 1862
Written from Camp, 8 miles from Corinth, and describes the march to Corinth.
GLC00066.076
May 16, 1862
Written from "Camp no. 6." Declares that men are falling dead during the march to Corinth from heat and lack of water.
GLC00066.077
October 24, 1862
Discusses issuing transportation passes.
GLC00066.078
February 10, 1863
Discusses Father's going into business. Mentions smallpox epidemic.
GLC00066.079
February 11, 1863
Encloses army's acceptance of resignation as well as his back-salary.
GLC00066.080
March 24, 1863
Discusses rumors of Father's drinking.
GLC00066.081
May 24, 1863
Advises his father, William, not to join the military again due to his health and the pay. Mentions that his regiment is growing.
GLC00066.082
August 21, 1863
Discusses returning to active duty.
GLC00066.083
Written on stationery of the Provost Marshall General. Discusses marching and battles.
GLC00066.084
June 24, 1864
Writes about marching and his hope to leave the army. Page 4 includes cross-written additions.
GLC00066.085
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