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Frederic Pearce writes to his father that Carnahan is starting a regiment.

GLC00066.139

to Father

Frederic Pearce writes to inform his father, William Pearce, of General Hildebrand's opinion on giving his father a chaplaincy. Frederic reports that Hildebrand said that William could have a chaplaincy if he raised a regiment of 80 men. Frederic...

GLC00066.140

to Father

In the letter, Frederic Pearce says Morgan captured a Federal regiment while in Tennessee and Kentucky. He mentions a demonstration by Morgan and band. The letter is written on blue paper.

GLC00066.141

to Father

In the letter, Frederic Pearce discusses church finances. The letter is written on blue paper.

GLC00066.142

to Father

Frederic Pearce writes that he was exempted from the draft due to poor eyesight. He discusses church finances and describes ruins at Harper's Ferry. The letter is written on blue paper. Page 4 is cross-written.

GLC00066.143

to Father

Frederic Pearce writes about family news, including Eben's graduation.

GLC00066.144

to Father

Thirza Pearce writes about her position as a schoolteacher. She also refers to the death of someone called McBride.

GLC00066.145

to Papasy

The letter is written most likely to her father, who she calls "Papasy." She discusses the arrival of soldiers, as well as crops. The letter is signed "Your aff daughter."

GLC00066.146

to Papa

Thirza Pearce writes about her visits with her nieces and nephews (her father's grandchildren), and provides humorous anecdotes about her nephew Wallie, "the most mischievous grandson you've got."

GLC00066.147

to Papa

Thirza Pearce discusses the beginning of the state draft. She reports that with the draft beginning, they are still finding volunteers. She also expects not to attend college in the next year.

GLC00066.148