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January 23, 1863
Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885
to Lena
He writes to his sister, Selina, regarding leaving hospital work. The letter is written on patriotic stationery.
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February 23, 1863
He writes to his sister, Selina, declaring that the rumors of starving troops are exaggerated. The letter is written on patriotic stationery from a camp near Corinth, Mississippi.
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March 26, 1863
He writes to his sister, Selina, about camp conditions and the arrival of spring.
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April 23, 1863
to Sis
He writes to his sister, Selina, about plants and pets in the camp. The letter is printed on the letterhead of the 39th Ohio Volunteers.
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May 1,1863
to Parents
He discusses boredom in camp, as well as the nurses' duties.
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May 15, 1863
to Father and Mother
In his letter to his parents, he discusses his move to Memphis. Printed on the letterhead of the 39th Ohio Volunteers.
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June 7, 1863
to Father
He discusses the anniversary of the Battle of Memphis, and describes administering oaths. Newspaper clipping enclosed.
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August 5, 1863
to Sister
Writes to his sister, likely Selina, about registering Black people in town as free, enslaved, or as employed by White people.
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September 7, 1863
Writes to his sister Selina, including a poem about conditions in camp.
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November 23, 1863
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."
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