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January 20, 1864
Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885
to Lena
Eben Pearce writes to his sister, Selina, about his furlough.
GLC00066.045
February 22, 1864
to Father and Mother
He reports that he is still giving oaths of allegiance.
GLC00066.046
March 2, 1864
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
May 2, 1864
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
May 10, 1864
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
May 11, 1864
Pearce, Charles, fl. 1863-1869
Charles Pearce describes the capture of the 77th Regiment.
GLC00066.050
May 20, 1864
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
May 28, 1864
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
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
4 July 1864
[Oath of allegiance]
Signed by Thomas Gibson as witness.
GLC00066.054
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