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

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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.

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Edgar Pearce discusses issuing transportation passes in his letter.

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

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

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Edgar Pearce discusses rumors of his Father's drinking.

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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.

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Edgar Pearce discusses returning to active duty.

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Written on stationery of the Provost Marshal General. Edgar Pearce discusses marching and battles.

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Edgar Pearce writes about marching and his hope to leave the army. Page 4 includes cross-written additions.

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