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Pardon of Samuel Prince, convicted of over-boarding his ship "George Turner."

Convicted of over-boarding his ship "George Turner"; sentenced to pay a $50 fine for each of the 24 passengers who were in excess of amount allowed [$1200 total] and court costs. Pardon is a remission of forfeiture while still upholding the above...

GLC00068.07

Pardon of Charles Barrett, convicted of murder.

Convicted of murder; sentenced to death. Sentence commuted due to Barrett's youth, and because the crime was unintentional, not premeditated, and was done in "...a moment perpetrated under the maddening effects of intoxicating liquor...". (c/s Lewis...

GLC00068.08

to Fred

William Pearce discusses getting a recommendation for a chaplain commission. Originally part of GLC00066.091, and stored with that document. Possibly addressed to Frederic Pearce.

GLC00066.092

to William

Priscilla Pearce writes about William not getting a chaplain appointment.

GLC00066.093

to William Pearce

The letter discusses money order.

GLC00066.094

to D.F. Carnahan

William Pearce thanks Carnahan for his support in the chaplaincy nomination. This is a response written on the back of Carnahan's note.

GLC00066.095

to Priscilla

William Pearce discusses his travels south. He reports that the Grand Junction was destroyed by Confederates.

GLC00066.096

to Priscilla

William Pearce mentions marching south and seeing enslaved people. He describes seeing the Corinth battlefield.

GLC00066.097

to William Pearce

Colonel Hildebrand writes about Pearce's appointment to Quarter Master Sergeant.

GLC00066.098

to William

Priscilla Pearce discusses church finances in her letter to William.

GLC00066.099

to Priscilla

William Pearce writes about oaths of allegiance in Memphis. He explains that non-jurors would be forced out without their possessions. He also mentions a storm blowing down soldiers' tents.

GLC00066.100

to Priscilla

In his letter, William Pearce discusses a federal law to reduce servants' salaries.

GLC00066.101

to Priscilla

William Pearce comments on being paid and spending instructions.

GLC00066.102

to William

Priscilla Pearce mentions church finances and William's salary reduction.

GLC00066.103

to Priscilla

William Pearce bitterly relates that he attempted to resign due to illness, but the resignation was not accepted.

GLC00066.104

to Priscilla

William Pearce reports that his resignation has still not been accepted. He mentions that the regiment will be moving to Alton, Illinois.

GLC00066.105

to Frederic

William Pearce reports that his resignation was still not accepted. He also discusses finances. The letter was written in pencil.

GLC00066.106

to Priscilla

William Pearce advises his family to leave Marietta, because he is fearful of a Confederate attack on that city.

GLC00066.107

to William

In her letter to William, Priscilla Pearce writes that she does not see the need to leave Marietta. She also discusses finances.

GLC00066.108

to Selina

Writes to her sister about church and family.

GLC00066.109

to William Pearce

Adjutant Burris apologizes for spreading rumors of Pearce's drinking.

GLC00066.110

to William Pearce

Copy of Burris' letter (GLC02437.00066.110) apparently in Edgar Pearce's hand.

GLC00066.111

to William Pearce

Bailey Silas discusses church matters in his letter to William Pearce.

GLC00066.112

to Selina

William Pearce writes to Selina, who was away in Granville at school. He discusses family news.

GLC00066.113

to Aunt Priscilla

In his letter, Davis William mentions William Pearce's upcoming trip to England.

GLC00066.114

to Father

Charles Pearce writes about politics and party division in his letter to his father.

GLC00066.115

to Mother

Charles Pearce discusses his belief that the war will end before that fall. He mentions a clash between a sergeant and local rebel. He also includes an autograph note signed by "Susan."

GLC00066.116

to William Pearce

Charles Pearce mentions that he is trying to get a discharge due to illness. He also discusses a furlough.

GLC00066.117

to Father

Charles Pearce in his letter, comments on his illness.

GLC00066.118

to Father

In his letter to his father, Charles Pearce mentions Thirza's engagement.

GLC00066.119

to Father

In his letter to his father, Charles Pearce discusses Thirza's engagement and his fear of a rebel attack.

GLC00066.120

[Letter of Recommendation for Charles Pearce]

Written from the "Quarter Master's Office."

GLC00066.121

to Father

In a letter to his father, Charles Pearce writes about the farm.

GLC00066.122

to Father

In a letter to his father, Charles Pearce discusses the farm. Letter has some later-day pencil underscoring and marginal notes.

GLC00066.123

to Father

In his letter to his father, Charles Pearce discusses the farm and local churches.

GLC00066.124

to Father

Frederic Pearce writes to his father in Hillsboro, Ohio, about troops arriving in Marietta.

GLC00066.125

to Father

Frederic Pearce writes to his father in Hillsboro, Ohio, about troops arriving in Marietta.

GLC00066.126

to Father

Frederic Pearce writes to his father in Hillsboro, Ohio, about troops arriving in Marietta. He adds that the artillery is moving camp from Fair Grounds to Haimer Hill.

GLC00066.127

to his father

Frederic Pearce writes to his father in Hillsboro, Ohio. He believes that the rebellion will soon be "crushed."

GLC00066.128

to Father

In his letter to his father, Frederic Pearce discusses financial matters.

GLC00066.129

to Father

In his letter to his father, Frederic Pearce discusses a conflict on Muster Day between Union and Confederate supporters in St. Mary's, Virginia.

GLC00066.130

to Father

In his letter to his father, Frederic Pearce discusses crops.

GLC00066.131

to Father

Frederic Pearce mentions that Marietta was made into an army depot, and more troops are arriving. He also discusses the formation of a volunteer night police force.

GLC00066.132

to Father

In his letter to his father, Frederic Pearce discusses a comet. The letter is written on blue paper.

GLC00066.133

to Father

In his letter to his father, Frederic Pearce discusses the defeat at Memphis. The letter is written on blue paper.

GLC00066.134

to Father

In the letter, Frederic Pearce mentions his difficulties in getting a recommendation for William, his father. The letter is written on blue paper.

GLC00066.135

to Father

In his letter, Frederic Pearce mentions the birth of twins to "Harriet." The letter is written on blue paper.

GLC00066.136

to Father

In his letter, Frederic Pearce discusses horses arriving at the depot. The letter is written on blue paper.

GLC00066.137

to Father

In his letter, Frederic Pearce writes that the 36th Ohio Regiment will be getting a new Colonel, [George] Crook. The letter is written on blue paper.

GLC00066.138

to Father

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

GLC00066.139