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Pearce, Eben [Extract from Eben's journal]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00066.023 Author/Creator: Pearce, Eben Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph manuscript Date: 30 September 1862-7 October 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.4 x 12.6 cm. Order a Copy

Extract describes his hospital work. Written on attractive patriotic stationery.

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