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to Lena

Writes to his sister Selina, including a poem about conditions in camp.

GLC00066.033

to Lena

Eben Pearce writes to his sister, Selina, discussing the war, and suffering in the South. He mentions that there will be no Christmas furloughs and declares that he sees "the hand of God in this war."

GLC00066.034

[Pass for Eben Pearce]

Pass allows Pearce through the line of battle.

GLC00066.035

[Pass for Eben Pearce]

Pass allows Pearce through the line of battle.

GLC00066.036

[Pass for Eben Pearce]

Pass allows Pearce through the line of battle.

GLC00066.037

[Pass for Eben Pearce]

Pass allows Pearce through the line of battle.

GLC00066.038

[Pass for Eben Pearce]

Pass allows Pearce through the line of battle.

GLC00066.039

[Pass for Eben Pearce]

Pass allows Pearce through the line of battle.

GLC00066.040

[Pass for Eben Pearce]

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

[Pass for Eben Pearce]

Pass allows Pearce through line of battle. Name misspelled "Pierce."

GLC00066.042

[Pass for Eben Pearce]

Pass allows Pearce through the line of battle.

GLC00066.043

[Furlough certificate]

Document officially grants furlough to Eben Pearce, allowing him to travel to Marietta, Ohio, from 5 January to 5 February 1864.

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to Lena

Eben Pearce writes to his sister, Selina, about his furlough.

GLC00066.045

to Father and Mother

He reports that he is still giving oaths of allegiance.

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to Lena

Eben Pearce writes to his sister, Selina, from "The Parsonage" in Memphis, Tennessee. He reports that he is very busy with giving oaths.

GLC00066.047

to Father

He writes from the Provost Marshal's Office in Memphis, Tennessee. He discusses his plans for after the war, and also describes how one oath-taker was hanged for treason.

GLC00066.048

to Father

Written from the Provost Marshal's office in Memphis, Tennessee. He discusses his plans for after the war, including his desire to go into the ministry.

GLC00066.049

to Father

Charles Pearce describes the capture of the 77th Regiment.

GLC00066.050

to Father

Written from the Provost Marshal's office in Memphis, Tennessee. He mentions that there is little work to be done at his office and discusses his plans for the future.

GLC00066.051

to Lena

On stationery of the Provost Marshal General. Signed "Josh," though content and location suggests the author is in fact Eben. Written to Selina, his sister, on the subject of gardens.

GLC00066.052

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

to Father

Eben Pearce writes from Burnett House, in Cincinnati, Ohio, discussing his move to Cincinnati.

GLC00066.055

to Lena

Eben Pearce writes to his sister, Selina, about news, mentioning that he is back from the Army.

GLC00066.056

to Sister

Eben Pearce writes to his sister, likely Selina, while on board the steamer "Golden Eagle." He explains that he is going to clerk for their brother, Edgar, in Little Rock, Arkansas.

GLC00066.057

to "Sis"

Writes to his sister, likely Selina, describing Little Rock, Arkansas.

GLC00066.058

to Sister

Writes to his sister, likely Selina, discussing his plan to go into the nursery business. Also mentions their brother Edgar's marriage.

GLC00066.059

to Sister

Eben Pearce writes to his sister, likely Selina. He explains that the "77th prisoners had been released and home on furlough." Also, discusses his new photography business.

GLC00066.060

to Lena

Writes to his sister, Selina, and explains that his business is doing well.

GLC00066.061

to Sister

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

to Lena

He writes to his sister Selina, explaining that he is at school now.

GLC00066.063

to Father & Mother

In his letter, he discusses revival meetings.

GLC00066.064

to Father

In his letter, he discusses finances.

GLC00066.065

to Lena

He writes to his sister, Selina, about travelling and preaching with their Father.

GLC00066.066

to Father

Eben Pearce writes about his congregation. Letter is written in pencil.

GLC00066.067

to Eben Pearce

Printed invitation to the Ohio Brigade reunion. Shaw adds a note addressed to Pearce.

GLC00066.068

to Father

In his letter, he discusses crops.

GLC00066.069

to Father

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.

GLC00066.070

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.

GLC00066.071

to Father

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.

GLC00066.072

to Father

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.

GLC00066.073

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."

GLC00066.074

to "Folks at Home"

Edgar Pearce writes this letter from camp, 8 miles from Corinth, and describes the march to Corinth.

GLC00066.076

to Father

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.

GLC00066.077

to Father

Edgar Pearce discusses issuing transportation passes in his letter.

GLC00066.078

to Father

Edgar Pearce discusses his father going into business. He also mentions a smallpox epidemic.

GLC00066.079

to Father

In the letter, he encloses the Army's acceptance of resignation as well as his back-salary.

GLC00066.080

to Father

Edgar Pearce discusses rumors of his Father's drinking.

GLC00066.081

to Father

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.

GLC00066.082

to Father

Edgar Pearce discusses returning to active duty.

GLC00066.083