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August 24, 1862
Pearce, William, fl. 1861-1869
to Priscilla
Reports that his resignation has still not been accepted. Mentions that the regiment will be moving to Alton, Illinois.
GLC00066.105
August 28, 1862
to Frederic
Reports that his resignation was still not accepted. Discusses finances. Written in pencil.
GLC00066.106
September 11, 1862
Advises his family to leave Marietta, because he fears of a Confederate attack on that city.
GLC00066.107
September 19, 1862
Pearce, Priscilla, fl. 1861-1868
to William
Writes that she does not see need to leave Marietta. Also discusses finances.
GLC00066.108
November 27, 1862
to Selina
Writes to his sister about church and family.
GLC00066.109
March 24, 1863
Burris, fl. 1863
to William Pearce
Adjutant Burris apologizes for spreading rumors of Pearce's drinking.
GLC00066.110
Copy of Burris' letter (GLC02437.00066.110) apparently in Edgar Pearce's hand.
GLC00066.111
August 14, 1863
Bailey, Silas, fl. 1863
Discusses church matters.
GLC00066.112
May 7, 1864
Writes to Selina, who was away in Granville at school. Discusses family news.
GLC00066.113
May 16, 1868
Davis, William, fl. 1868
to Aunt Priscilla
Mentions William Pearce's upcoming trip to England.
GLC00066.114
March 15, 1863
Pearce, Charles, fl. 1863-1869
to Father
Writes about politics and party division.
GLC00066.115
April 11, 1863
to Mother
Discusses his belief that war will end before that fall. Mentions a clash between a sergeant and local rebel. Also includes an autograph note signed by "Susan."
GLC00066.116
February 27, 1864
Mentions that he is trying to get a discharge due to illness. Also discusses a furlough.
GLC00066.117
June 8, 1864
Comments on his illness.
GLC00066.118
June 17, 1864
Mentions Thirza's engagement.
GLC00066.119
July 2, 1864
Discusses Thirza's engagement and his fear of a rebel attack.
GLC00066.120
March 18, 1865
Whitcomb, J.A., fl. 1865
[Letter of Recommendation for Charles Pearce]
Written from the "Quarter Master's Office."
GLC00066.121
September 11, 1866
Writes about the farm.
GLC00066.122
01 May 1963
Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963
Pardon of Frederic E. Schluter (c/s Robert Kennedy [AG])
Convicted of embezzlement: pardoned since his prison sentence had been suspended, probation extended and fine paid. Also, he had conducted himself in a law-abiding manner.
GLC00067
1792-1963
Various
Collection of 24 items relating to presidential pardons. See decimalized entries. [Decimalized .01-.24]
GLC00068
21 June 1792
Washington, George, 1732-1799
[Pardon of Samuel Davis for unlading two bales of cotton without a permit].
Countersigned by Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson. Davis was convicted in Massachusetts. No reason given for pardon.
GLC00068.01
16 December 1816
Madison, James, 1751-1836
[Delay of execution of Clinton Adams and Randal Terrier]
Countersigned by Secretary of State James Monroe. Adams and Terrier were convicted of highway robbery in June 1816. Respite was granted until 21 February, 1817. No reason mentioned for respite.
GLC00068.02
27 May 1818
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
[Pardon of Felix McNamare for felonious act]
Signed by James Monroe. Countersigned by Secretary of State John Quincy Adams. Pardoned since McNamare had served a large portion of his two-year sentence and there were circumstances tending to the mitigation of the offense. Accompanied by a paper...
GLC00068.03
5 July 1834
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
[Pardon of William Collins for larceny]
Countersigned by Secretary of State John Forsyth. Collins was pardoned in June 1834 on condition of paying costs of prosecution. Pardoned by Jackson due to the inability to pay prosecution fees.
GLC00068.04
20 March 1839
Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862
[Pardon of William Field for violations of maritime law]
Countersigned by Secretary of State John Forsyth. Field, master of the schooner Boston, was convicted of illegally landing a seaman and for omitting to deposit his register at the U.S. Commercial Agency at the port of Aux Cayes in Haiti. Since he...
GLC00068.05
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