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April 17, 1862
Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864
to Frederic
Edgar Pearce writes to his brother, Frederic, providing a dramatic and graphic description of the Battle of Shiloh and its aftermath.
GLC00066.075
September 30, 1862-October 7, 1862
Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885
[Extract from Eben's journal]
Extract describes his hospital work. Written on attractive patriotic stationery.
GLC00066.023
October 13, 1862
to Lena
He writes to his sister, Selina, regarding the Second battle of Corinth. The letter is written on patriotic stationery from a camp near Corinth, Mississippi.
GLC00066.024
January 23, 1863
He writes to his sister, Selina, regarding leaving hospital work. The letter is written on patriotic stationery.
GLC00066.025
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.
GLC00066.026
March 26, 1863
He writes to his sister, Selina, about camp conditions and the arrival of spring.
GLC00066.027
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.
GLC00066.028
May 1,1863
to Parents
He discusses boredom in camp, as well as the nurses' duties.
GLC00066.029
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.
GLC00066.030
June 7, 1863
to Father
He discusses the anniversary of the Battle of Memphis, and describes administering oaths. Newspaper clipping enclosed.
GLC00066.031
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.
GLC00066.032
September 7, 1863
Writes to his sister Selina, including a poem about conditions in camp.
GLC00066.033
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."
GLC00066.034
2 April 1864
Moore, George Henry, 1823-1892
[Pass for Eben Pearce]
Pass allows Pearce through the line of battle.
GLC00066.035
25 April 1864
Gibson, Thomas, fl. 1864
GLC00066.036
GLC00066.037
31 July 1864
Adams, M. B., fl. 1864
GLC00066.038
25 November 1864
McDermot, E.M., fl. 1864
GLC00066.039
29 November 1864
Rockwell, B. B., fl. 1864
GLC00066.040
8 June 1864
Tuther, Alfred G., 1840-?
Pass allows Pearce through the line of battle. Signature of Assistant Adjutant General is largely illegible, but research indicates that Alfred G. Tuther served as General Ralph P. Buckland's Assistant Adjutant General in the District of Memphis in...
GLC00066.041
4 July 1864
Pass allows Pearce through line of battle. Name misspelled "Pierce."
GLC00066.042
7/30/1864
Browa, S. B., fl. 1864
GLC00066.043
5 January 1864
Bennett, James P., fl. 1864
[Furlough certificate]
Document officially grants furlough to Eben Pearce, allowing him to travel to Marietta, Ohio, from 5 January to 5 February 1864.
GLC00066.044
January 20, 1864
Eben Pearce writes to his sister, Selina, about his furlough.
GLC00066.045
February 22, 1864
He reports that he is still giving oaths of allegiance.
GLC00066.046
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