Pearce Family Collection of Pearce family correspondence [Decimalized .001-.152]

to his sister

Written to his sister, possibly Selina. He writes of oaths of allegiance to visitors. Page 3 with interlineated additions upside down.

GLC00066.001

to Father

In his letter, he declares that his regiment moved from Cincinnati, Ohio to St. Louis, Missouri. He reports failure to get chaplaincy.

GLC00066.002

to Selina

He describes conditions in camp, as well as his guard duty. Written on patriotic stationery at Camp Benton.

GLC00066.003

to Selina

He discusses conditions in camp. Letter is enclosed in a patriotic stationery envelope with the postmark cut out.

GLC00066.004

to Mother

In his letter to his mother, he discusses conditions in camp. Written from Camp Prentiss, in Chillicothe, Missouri.

GLC00066.005

to Sister

Written to his sister, likely Selina. He describes freezing weather, lack of bread, and conditions in the camp. Written from Camp Prentiss, in Chillicothe, Missouri.

GLC00066.006

to Mother

Written from Camp Foster in Hudson, Missouri.

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to Brother

She writes to her brother, likely Eben, regarding Thanksgiving. She includes a poem about having a "soldier brother." Possibly written from Marietta, Ohio.

GLC00066.008

to Selina

He discusses Christmas, as well as soldiers singing patriotic songs. He mentions "Columbia the Gem of the Ocean," "America," and "The Star Spangled Banner." He encloses another song (not included). Cross-written additions on page 4.

GLC00066.009

to Sis

He writes to his sister, possibly Selina. He sends a patriotic/religious poem and includes hand-drawn medallions in each corner. Written on blue paper.

GLC00066.010

to Lena

He writes to his sister Selina. In his letter, he discusses being paid and mentions his high spirits. Letter written on blue paper.

GLC00066.011

to Hattie

Sends his sister Hattie a poem entitled "Uncle Sam is a Good Uncle."

GLC00066.012

to Lena

He writes to his sister, Selina, and includes a poem about a sleigh ride.

GLC00066.013

[Receipt for Eben Pearce's rent]

Possibly written from Palmyra, Missouri. Rent receipt for $5 for two weeks. Written on blue paper.

GLC00066.014

to Father

He discusses "holding the river," and the Battle of Island Number Ten. In the letter, he mentions rebel gunboats. The letter is written on Ohio patriotic stationery.

GLC00066.015

[Furlough for Eben Pearce]

Written by Colonel Tim Ryan regarding Pearce's furlough.

GLC00066.016

to Lena

He writes to his sister, Selina, regarding a visit to their brother Edgar's regiment. The letter is written from Camp No. 8 near Corinth, Mississippi.

GLC00066.017

to Mother

In the letter, he discusses money. Written from Camp No. 8 near Corinth, Mississippi.

GLC00066.018

to Mother

In his letter, he discusses plants. Written from Camp Clear Creek, in an unnamed state.

GLC00066.019

to Lena

He writes to his sister, Selina, regarding food prices and his hospital duties. The letter is written from Camp Clear Creek, in an unnamed state.

GLC00066.020