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4 July 1864
Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885
[Oath of allegiance]
Signed by Thomas Gibson as witness.
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July 11, 1864
to Father
Writes from Burnett House, in Cincinnati, Ohio, discussing his move to Cincinnati.
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October 20, 1864
to Lena
Writes to his sister Selina about news, mentioning that he is back from the Army.
GLC00066.056
November 19, 1864
to Sister
Writes to his sister, likely Selina, while on board the steamer "Golden Eagle." Explains that he is going to clerk for their brother Edgar in Little Rock, Arkansas.
GLC00066.057
December 15, 1864
to "Sis"
Writes to his sister, likely Selina, describing Little Rock, Arkansas.
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February 10, 1865
Writes to his sister, likely Selina, discussing his plan to go into the nursery business. Also mentions their brother Edgar's marriage.
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April 12, 1865
Writes to his sister, likely Selina. Explains that the 77th was released and went home on furlough. Also discusses his new photography business.
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June 5, 1865
Writes to his sister Selina and explains that his business is doing well.
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October 4, 1865
Writes to his sister, likely Selina, about news of home. Signed "Josh," though content and location suggests the author is in fact Eben.
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December 15, 1865
Writes to his sister Selina, explaining that he is at school now.
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January 21, 1866
to Father & Mother
Discusses revival meetings.
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February 21, 1866
Discusses finances.
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February 3, 1869
Writes to his sister Selina about travelling and preaching with their Father.
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May 17, 1869
Writes about his congregation. Written in pencil.
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September 4, 1885
Shaw, R.K., fl. 1885
to Eben Pearce
Printed invitation to the Ohio Brigade reunion. Shaw adds a note addressed to Pearce.
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June 4, 1861
Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864
Discusses crops.
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June 2, 1861
Discusses the arrival of more troops and spies. Reports that there is martial law in Parkersburgh. Possibly written from Marietta, Ohio.
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March 15, 1862
to Mother
Explains that he is traveling down-river, and requisitioning wood. Says that they are taking wood from southern civilians. Mentions Fort Henry. Written from Savannah, Tennessee and Shanta, Ohio.
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March 27, 1862
Writes to his father about furloughs, explaining that sick men cannot get furloughs. Also discusses the expected battle at Corinth. Written at Pittsburgh Landing.
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April 3, 1862
Discusses arrangements for his father to visit him. Also mentions a landing at Eastport which was deserted. Writes from "Camp Chiloh," possibly referring to Shiloh, in Tennessee.
GLC00066.073
April 10, 1862
to "Folks at Home"
Describes the Confederate attack at Shiloh as "biggest fight of the new world." Writes from "Our Old Camp ."
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May 3, 1862
Written from Camp, 8 miles from Corinth, and describes the march to Corinth.
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May 16, 1862
Written from "Camp no. 6." Declares that men are falling dead during the march to Corinth from heat and lack of water.
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October 24, 1862
Discusses issuing transportation passes.
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February 10, 1863
Discusses Father's going into business. Mentions smallpox epidemic.
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