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Pearce, William to Priscilla

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00066.100 Author/Creator: Pearce, William Place Written: Memphis, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 July 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 30.3 x 18.9 cm. Order a Copy

Writes about oaths of allegiance in Memphis. Explains that non-jurors would be forced out without their possessions. Also mentions a storm blowing down soldiers' tents.

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