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Text Any textual data included in the document LETTER TRANSCRIPTION Arcadia St., Dorchester [Mass.] April 26th/75 Dear Mrs. Peirce I yesterday thought I should write to you, but we all (that is Mr. and Mrs. Swan, Nellie and myself) went to Cambridge to attend the services at Mr. Everett’s funeral. It was a long ride and when we got home, I was very tired and did not feel like writing. After the services, the relatives and friends who intended going to Forest Hills were requested to remain till those who did not go, had left the house. There were a considerable many of our old acquaintance. Mrs. Davis, Flowers, Pikeman, Archer and others who came and shook hands and spoke with me. Misses Stetson and Walker, Mrs. Y. Forster, Miss Balfour and others. I could not name all. Dr. Ellis and Mr. Hall conducted the services. Mr. Hall read the scriptures and a “Hymn” “My God I thank thee, may no thought ere deem thy chastisements severe”. Then Dr. Ellis made some remarks speaking of their connection with each other even from their childhood - of the goodness and purity of his character, its simplicity and devotedness to his duty. Mrs. Swan thought him very excellent that he did not say any too much, it seemed just what Mr. Everett was. Dr. E. [Ellis] at the close of his remarks read a favorite hymn of Mr. Everett’s beginning “Behold the western evening light! It melts in deeper gloom.” Mr. Hall followed with a few remarks of the same tenor, the beauty and purity of his life and then closed with prayer. We did not go to Forest Hill but returned home. There were not as many as I expected to see there. Mr. Grunnell was there, Lizzie Hurd and others that Nellie saw that I did not. He died Friday morning. He had a comfortable night and died very gently without suffering. A truly good man has passed from this world. I hope to go to Charlestown next Saturday to spend Sunday. I shall probably come out Monday and may meet you in the cars. I did not calculate to stay but we are going to have some floor varnishing done which will be more convenient to have our family small. Katie is going and I expect to and Nellie will probably go somewhere. Monday I shall expect to see you. Give my love to Lucy. Yours with love M. H. Lorring TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES (Josef Rokus) NOTE 1: The hymn “My God, I thank Thee…” was written by Andrews Norton (1786-1853). The first stanza reads as follows: My God, I thank Thee! May no thought E’er deem Thy chastisement severe; But may this heart, by sorrow taught, Calm each wild wish, each idle fear. NOTE 2: The hymn “Behold the evening light…” was written by William B. O. Peabody (1799-1847). The first few lines read as follows: Behold the western evening light; It melts in deepening gloom, So calmly Christians sink away Descending to the tomb. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter/Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From M.H. Lorring to Allie, April 26, 1875 Subject The topic of the resource Lorring, M.H. Allie Dorchester, MA. Description An account of the resource From M.H. Lorring to Allie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource M.H. 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Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Letter #249 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Arcadia St., Dorchester, MA. Allie Dorchester MA M.H. Lorring https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/6cfd8dd9dfe5be74da3a823652224e03.jpg d58c29aebc898f20657f196e644dd571 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/0e49a16cb1ec4b4e5d31d530e256d644.jpg 76bd9434acfd0e711d33f9f9935e537a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Miscellaneous Letter Archive Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document LETTER TRANSCRIPTION Billerica, Nov. 28, 1869 My Dear Mother, Aunt Abbie got home safely. I was very glad to see her. She is sick abed with a headache today. She has not been up yet. I do not know whether she will get up today or not. Grandpa, Grandma, Uncle Frank and Uncle Joseph have gone to church. Alfred and I are keeping house. It is not windy today. Frolio and Daisy are sleeping in the large rocking chair. I had a candy feast yesterday afternoon with the candy you sent me. It was very nice and I thank you very much for it. Aunt Mamie is at Lowell. I am having a very nice time here this morning. When do you think you shall come up again? I hope you will soon, as I should like to see you very much. I do not know of any news to tell you. Please write to me soon, as I should like to hear from you. Aunt Abbie thinks that one of her Verbenas is going to blossom. I think so too. Uncle M. has taken down that old shed out at his house. It looks quite funny. You can see over to Mr. Ellicot’s out of her end window now. It is quite pleasant. After dinner. Grandpa and Grandma have got home from church. Uncle Frank and Uncle Joseph have not got home yet from the Sunday school. I must say goodbye now. From your loving Lulu Dear Albinia, Lulu has left room for me to write. How are you, not sick I hope. After going through so much, it must be a satisfaction to you, to feel that you have been so useful to those that were so sorely afflicted, how sad it is for the Dr. and Mrs. Meriman. Eliza Rogers came to me to learn the particulars, had heard nothing, only what was in the papers, and Mrs. [???] Crosby did not hear of her death till the afternoon she was buried. Would have liked to have you down. She was so glad you were where you could be there and that Abbie and Mary went down. She seemed to feel her death very much, said it had not been out of her mind since she heard of it. Mr. Hussey referred to her beautifully this morn, and prayed for them that had so justly loved her. I suppose Mary went to Lowell as she has not come home. Nat came in on his way to the cars. I thought perhaps she would be so tired out, that she would not go, was glad you took her home with you that night. Abbie was quite tired yesterday but worked some, today has not been up. Hope she will feel smarter tomorrow. Have not heard from Hattie since she wrote to Frank, suppose we shall soon. Have been very busy all the week, have got the pig meat out of the way. Hope to sew lots this week, have a pair of pants to make for Father and shirts and jumpers, before I can take hold of the work you left. I cannot work more than all the time, can I? And now do be careful and take care of your precious self, and not work too hard. Come home as soon as you can. I think Lulu’s cough is getting better slowly. She is very good and takes some sweet oil. Love to all and [a] great deal to yourself, Mother I have had my cloak made over. Like it very much, only the sleeves are short. Have not heard from Louisa. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter/Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Lulu and Mother to Allie, November 28, 1869 Subject The topic of the resource Lulu Mother Billerica, MA. Allie Description An account of the resource From Lulu and Mother to Allie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lulu and Mother Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Jerome Peirce Collection, National Park Service Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available HIST 428 (Spring 2020), University of Mary Washington Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1869-11-28 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Paul and Louise Marahrens (Transcribers) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904). 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Text Any textual data included in the document LETTER TRANSCRIPTION “Character forms itself in the storms of life.” TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE This item consists only of the above text on a small business card-sized piece of paper. The small envelope that accompanies only reads “January 1868”. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter/Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Unknown to Unknown, January XX, 1868 Subject The topic of the resource Unknown Description An account of the resource From Unknown to Unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Jerome Peirce Collection, National Park Service Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available HIST 428 (Spring 2020), University of Mary Washington Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1868-01-XX Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Josef Rokus (Transcriber) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904). 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Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document LETTER TRANSCRIPTION Boston 31 Jan 1861 Allie dear, Have just come from Charlestown where I have passed the A.M. in making calls. Spent the night with C. Smith. Found them all well and seem quite happy. Have a fine boy named Francis Albert. Looks like Charles, only light blue eyes. Sent a great deal of love, etc. Called on Mrs. Mason, the Jacob’s, Toppan’s, Locke’s and Hall’s. Mrs. J has a boy, 5 weeks old otherwise as usual. Wrote to you but went to Orange probably. Found all the friends well and many inquiries and loves for you and “Lu” [Lulu]. Of course have many things to tell you about them that I can’t stop to write. Abby Phipps has a beau, being Mr. H. Lothrop, Lois S’s sister’s husband, the sister that died out west. Charles don’t think much of her choice. Jim Jacobs is married and living with his father also. So there will be some family anom[osity]. Have just got a letter from Billerica, all well, and just got a letter from you. By the way I got your letter on Tues. and was happy to hear you were well. I trust you are still so and enjoying yourself with Sarah and Foster. Have got thro [through] about all I can do here and would be glad enough to be with you but I must make a call or two. Shall go to Albert S. tonight and all say I must see Lucy. Hope to start for home next Tues but may not till Wedns or Thurs but it will not be longer than that I think. How do you do and our darling “Lu” [Lulu]? I do want very much to see you. I am no man to be away from home and family, that’s certain and shall be most happy to get back and be fairly started again. I hardly know what to write you for everything seems much as of old but I must confess I quite as [???] be in the country, even now, so much din and having no place that seems like home. Hope to hear from you by Foster or by mail. Our little “Lu” [Lulu] is equal to any of them except in size. I forgot the shoes for her in time to send them but got a pair in C[harlestown], also the powder [???]. Am not sure but I shall have Mary’s bundle forwarded by express as I should have to wait, I think, for it. How do you get along with your work? Have thought of you constantly and hope you will keep well and cheerful. Sent the “Inquirer” by Foster and some brushes which I shall use. Remember me to all. Sophia’s friends I haven’t seen as yet, have been so very busy but no doubt they send best wishes. You may ask me lots of questions when I get home for I can’t think of half the little items. Mr. Johnson appears better, more as he used to. As ever you own with many kisses for “Loo” [Lulu]. Jerome TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE (Josef Rokus) Foster Peirce was one of Jerome’s older brothers. The 1850 U.S. Census listed him as being born in 1812, living in Charlestown, Massachusetts, and being in the furniture business. It is interesting to note that when that census was taken, Jerome, then 19 years old, was living with the Foster Peirce family, with his occupation being recorded as a “gilder.” Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter/Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie, January 31, 1861 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Boston, MA. Description An account of the resource From Jerome to Allie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jerome Peirce Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Jerome Peirce Collection, National Park Service Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available HIST 428 (Spring 2020), University of Mary Washington Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-01-31 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Ben Raterman (Transcriber) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904). 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document LETTER TRANSCRIPTION Dorchester, [Massachusetts] 27 Jan 1861 My dear Wife, Sunday Evening! Here in Eddie’s study just after ten. E. and Ewin Brown from C. studying out a Greek lesson, and all very still and pleasant, a fitting time for a nice chat with your dear self. We have had a lovely day, very. How I wish you and our darling could be here! Have been to church all day. Morning. Mr. Hall preached a warm Anti Slavery discourse, very earnest and sincere and prompted by the occurrence at Tremont Temple last week, when Phillips and his friends were silenced and finally the Hall was closed to prevent a serious riot. This P.M. Mr. Putnam (the younger) of Roxbury, [gave] a fine discourse. He is a splendid looking man and grand preacher. You may believe I have enjoyed the day intensely but for the thought that you could not share it. But, Dear Allie, all will come out right, for they all feel for us, and it would not offend or surprise the friends if we should return here within a year but still I think it best to be patient for a short time. Kate and I went to church this P.M. so we had some talk, and she does not want our little one to grow up there, and there will be no trouble in getting back when we have given things a little further trial. Have enjoyed myself much so far, but shall be more busy in future as the boards are now ready to grain tomorrow. Saw Finney yesterday, they have another little girl. Sarah had much such a time as she did before, but is comfortable now. Don’t remember how old it is. Mrs. Torrey has a fine boy, born Friday morn. I believe all nicely. Called on Albert J. yesterday, very busy but cordial. Can’t tell when I shall go there. Called on Hall, urged me very hard to go home with him, shall some eve. Said he would supply me with some books, has 1,500 and a year at Crosby Nichols and Co. Have not seen Charles Smith, was out when I called at the bank, has a new situation. Shall be in Charlestown this week and will tell you more anon. Went to ride down to Bro. Hayne’s this eve, with Sarah and Ellen and Alonzo. They (E. and A.) rode while we called. They were very cordial and things are all kindly, I doubt not. Inquired after you all with much interest. I have given you some idea of my movements, but have not lost thoughts of you. How do you do? How does Henry keep house? Shall hope to hear from you very soon and trust you are well. I don’t like to say when I shall be home but it will not be three weeks am quite sure, so keep a good heart. You will see Sarah by Wednesday I think, and she longs to see you, and you will enjoy her for she is the same good Sallie. The country is beautiful here and a great deal of riding which seems home-like and it seemed like the Sabbath though Mr. Hall is giving great offense with his extreme course on slavery. He takes ground with Phillips and Co. and his people feel sorrow rather than anger. When shall I go to Billerica? I think next Sat night. Shall write them soon. I want to get fairly started in work and then I can tell more about my movements and shall return as soon as possible. I ought to tell Lulu a long story but can’t talk “baby” very well tonight. Does she eat with Mama? She must be a good girl tomorrow for poor Mama will have a hard time. O Allie, don’t think I am unfeeling, far from it. I will not keep you thus many years. But I must close, having told all that comes to mind at present. Try and keep well and cheerful. Also, remember us to Henry. Should write him but Eddie will soon want to write. Please tell Joseph that they must not use glue size on the painted stuff for shipping, for it will ruin on the water and as Brown expressed it “will run the thing into the ground”. Also, that they may send back the oil graining, as it will not be used. I shall prepare all my stuff myself. You can read the above to him. Mailed you the Ladies Book yesterday. All send love and Ellen will add something I guess. Good Night from Your affe [affectionate] husband Jerome Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE (Josef Rokus) “Ellen” was Ellen Peirce, one of Jerome’s sisters (born in 1842) and “Alonzo” was Alonzo Ranlett (born in 1840). Ellen and Alonzo were married in 1864. “Joseph” was probably Joseph Peirce, one of Jerome’s brothers (born in 1820). Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie, January 27, 1861 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Dorchester, MA. Description An account of the resource From Jerome to Allie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jerome Peirce Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Jerome Peirce Collection, National Park Service Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available HIST 428 (Spring 2020), University of Mary Washington Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-01-27 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Paul and Louise Marahrens Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904). Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Letter #245 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Dorchester, MA. 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Title A name given to the resource Miscellaneous Letter Archive Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document LETTER TRANSCRIPTION No. Orange [Massachusetts] 23rd Dec. 1860 Dear ones all, Sabbath eve once more and that in midwinter with us, and it does seem so far off to the friends. But then in these troubled times, it does also seem pleasant to be in some snug corner of the good old “Bay State” and with warm fire and bread enough for the present necessities. Peep into the outward world and be thankful for present benefits. Not that I am desponding for out of present chaos and distress, I believe will come order and prosperity and even “Union” if we wait patiently. Allie and Lou [Lulu] are just retired, the latter has a bad cold which has made her quite ill for some days, and then we think her eye teeth are coming, so that it is all A [Allie] can do to take care of her, but as she is no worse and even playful and prattling we hope all will [???] well. Allie cannot write this time I think, but I suppose her doings have been pretty much as ever, but gets quite tired, but I believe as well as usual. The boil has, or is, disappearing. A few days ago we recd. [received] a very cordial and pleasant letter from Albert Smith inviting us down and to make it our home with them, etc., but she and Lou [Lulu] of course could not go and I before mentioned that I should not. Accounts from Boston are very gloomy, business down and a hard winter in prospect. Suppose it will affect us, although I shall keep doing for the present. By the way, I am at my old trade a little. Some days ago, while at Athol, spoke with a furniture dealer, an acquaintance of and trader with Bro. [Brother] J [Joseph] about ornamental work as I had seen some on sleighs that he sold (for you must know that they “dicker” in everything here), made him acquainted with my little knowledge of the art, so sent for me to ornament a sleigh, which I did yesterday P.M., bouquets on back inside of dasher, etc., and in consequence shall do a whole set of furniture this week, and if business comes up, I think there is quite a little show ahead in that line. I think much of my art yet, and it will perhaps be a great help to me here. I merely mention this for you. And Abby or any of you that think there is something grand in winter as I rode home from A [Athol] last eve. J came for me. It was a great snow storm and the woods was perfectly beautiful, loaded with the silvery coat and I felt really sentimental over winter! Old Sully looks grey like some grand monarch of the Vale as he is. We have some ten inches or a foot of snow (and as much rain a few days since I should think), but it is excellent sleighing. At home this A.M., read Dr. Bellow’s sermon from the “Inquirer” on “The Providential necessity of the present crisis in affairs”. Liberal, kindly, but progressive view of things, and if good sermons could save the Nation, certainly ‘twould be done. But I can’t say much about it, but came hope a great deal notwithstanding. Our Christmas festival comes off tomorrow eve, and rehearsed the pieces to sing this P.M. with quite a company at Mr. Johnson’s “up the hill”. I mentioned before I believe, we have a great deal of sickness here. Mr. & Mrs. Ballou have the lung fever and are in great danger I expect. But how is your Sabbath? Am very happy to hear there is a prospect of another pastor whom I hope you will like. I see a Mr. Barber is settled in Tyngsborough. Where is Mr. Chaffee? Thanks for the letters, papers, etc., Frank also, write often. May you gain much in “Paradise Lost”. Realities are intruding fearfully upon my poetical inclinations, but I shall meet the future all the better for it. Mary, your token for Lou [Lulu] was quite fine. Her health has prevented her reading much of late, but still she gabbles over “boggle”, “coggle”, “Pretty little girl”, “that’s pretty”, and “Abagail” quite plain much to the amusement of her many friends. Shakes her hand a “day day” whenever I leave the house. Almost walked today. Hattie, what are you reading? Hope you [are] well and happy. Mother, we understand and appreciate what you say about Hattie or any one visiting us in these times. It was a “sacrifice” abandoning my visit to you and the City this season. But must close. When shall we meet? May this find you well and let us hear often. Love to each and all. From affect. yours, Jerry [Jerome] & Allie TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES (Josef Rokus) NOTE 1: The envelope accompanying this letter is addressed to Capt. F. Jaquith, Billerica, Mass. That was almost certainly Allie’s father, Franklin Jaquith, Sr., who lived in Billerica, Massachusetts. NOTE 2: In various census and other records, Jerome’s occupation before he enlisted in the Union Army is listed as “gilder.” The term usually refers to someone who “covers something with a thin layer of gold.” However, a broader definition is “someone who adorns something (maybe unnecessarily) that is already beautiful.” Therefore, his occupation could be interpreted as someone who decorates furniture. He is also identified as a “chair painter.” NOTE 3: Rev. Levi Ballou was the minister at the church in Orange, Massachusetts, when Jerome and Allie lived in North Orange. He gave the sermon at the funeral service held for Jerome on June 19, 1864. Jerome was also the “Sabbath School Superintendent” at that church. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter/Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Jerome and Allie to "Dear ones all", December 23, 1860 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie North Orange, MA. Billerica, MA. Description An account of the resource From Jerome and Allie to "Dear ones all" Envelope is addressed to Capt. F. Jaquith, Billerica, MA. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jerome and Allie Peirce Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Jerome Peirce Collection, National Park Service Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available HIST 428 (Spring 2020), University of Mary Washington Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1860-12-23 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Barb Davidson (Transcriber) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904). 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Title A name given to the resource Miscellaneous Letter Archive Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document LETTER TRANSCRIPTION Wedns Eve 25 Aug /58 My dearest wife, Allie, It is pretty late but the “stilly night” is so favorable, that I must say something, besides it is so pleasant when all is still, to speak to you! Shall I be such an unsocial being when you are again with you [me]? Have just returned from Mr. Gage’s where we had a chatty time about Lowell, old times there, Ben B., and literary matters generally, till half past 10! So much for your absence but you see I “own up.” Have been very busy since I wrote. Tues eve rode out with Foster to his house. Found all very beautiful, and happy and don’t see what more they can ask. Plenty of land, trees, apples and pears, etc., etc. Cannot, of course, describe it all, but it is one of the best locations, and the back parlor windows look out upon the bay where you can see the outer light with shipping etc. and fine land views besides. Had at tea, besides their own family, Mr. Locke, Henry H., Miss Lucy Bowen and Susie Hall, who rode out with us. Had a hearty meal of meat (boiled), beans, potatoes of their own raising, hot biscuit, Indian cake etc. and a cordial social time it was. All seemed pleasant and happy. Many inquiries after you all and will be happy to see yourself and Abbie soon. Rode in quick this morning which does one good. Forgot to mention that we had music etc. in the evening. Busy today, have seen none of the relations. Took tea at Mr. J’s, very pleasant. J. as “gassy” as ever. And this is the way time has passed, save that I think of P.V. [Pleasant Valley] and its inhabitants pretty often! The weather has been charming and I trust you have been benefitted, have you not? I want to hear from you. How did you get along with the company that was expected? Tell me all the items. Have not seen Susie B. yet since I returned, nor our neighbors, the P’s. There is no particular news, will send a paper or two. Called a moment on Albert S. today. All well at C. also at our C. Do you want to come home? But it is late, and I must close. A hundred kisses and the entire love of, Your, Jerome Thurs Morning 26 Just to say “Good morning” to all. The plants are doing nicely again. The ship “San Jacinto” has arrived in N.Y. with young Edmands, sooner than was expected. If you see the E’s [Edmands,] this may be news. Lucy is in Worcester I expect. No news from George. Love to all, Yours J TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE (Josef Rokus) The “Foster” referred to in the letter was Foster Peirce, who was one of Jerome’s older brothers. The 1850 U.S. Census listed him as being born in 1812, living in Charlestown, Massachusetts, and being in the furniture business. It is interesting to note that when that census was taken, Jerome, then 19 years old, was living with the Foster Peirce family, with his occupation being recorded as a “gilder.” Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter/Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie, August 25, 1858 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Charlestown, MA. 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Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document LETTER TRANSCRIPTION Dorchester Lower Mills Aug 12 1858 My dearest Wife, Shall improve a few early moments to say a word to you, as it is very quiet and cloudy - yes, rainy. Came out here yesterday stopping on the way at Mr. Geo Houghton’s with Henry. Started early, about 2 o’clock with the intention of seeing Foster’s place, but hardly think I shall see it yet. Stopped at Mr. H’s over two hours and had a pleasant time - music on the piano, violin etc. Miss H is a very fine player. Walked the rest of the way - some two and half miles - reaching here at little past five. Found all well, glad to see me and had much to say of you, and Martha says she hardly knew what to say to you but sympathized with us entirely. Read and chatted away the evening as usual - playing with a Maltese kitten some of the time. I find kittens in my path most everywhere’s. Tues. was busy at the store. [In the eve] called at Aunt F’s. Pleasant call. All getting along as usual. Mrs. Fairbanks was there. Mr. Stubbert’s family are gone to Bangor on a visit, two or three weeks I understood. Aunt W. goes to Burlington and perhaps to Bil [Billerica] as I mentioned. Have taken meals at F’s and spent most of the time there as the weather has prevented their moving. Shall manage to keep busy this week - but it is not driving. Shall be up Sat. but can’t say which train. And now how is my Allie? Are you getting strong and cheerful? I keep quite so, but miss you very much of course, but hope you make the best of [being in the] country even if it is damp and cold, doesn’t it beat all? Haven’t any news - have not heard from Lucy yet - have written her since I came home. Shall mail this in the City - where I expect something from thee - for I want to hear very much. How are all the folks and that new Coz of mine? I mean the fair haired one from So. Boston? My calls are few as yet but I shall make some after a while. Haven’t anything interesting for the girls or boys. The Queen’s message is expected every hour, and there is to be a general ringing and a cannonading, on the occasion. They must get out the School [Committee] in B. and “blaze away.” Here I must stop but love to all and a 100 sweets to yourself from your Affectionate husband Jerome P TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE (Josef Rokus) The “sympathized with us entirely” probably refers to the fact that Jerome’s and Allie’s first child, Charles Jerome Peirce, had died about a month before this letter was written on July 10, 1858, the date that Charles Jerome was born. 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document LETTER TRANSCRIPTION Monday After tea Aug 9th 1858 I have come to my room to say a few words to you, my dearest husband, with my pen as I can not have your dear self to talk to. I am wondering where you are, I hope with some of your kind friends enjoying the evening very much. Did you have a pleasant ride to the City? Father and A. reached home in safety. The folks have been very busy washing and are now in the sitting room but myself. I have done various things to keep busy. Went outdoors at noon. Bought some white yarn for your socks, have spent $2 [and] 30 cents for yarn, 8 for whale bones. Tuesday Morn. I have again come to my room to say a few words, as Joseph talks of going up to the office and we have to watch our chance as schools does [???] [???] keep. Will you please bring me a little bottle of ink when you come? Be careful and not get it on anything when you bring it. How are you this morning, dear Jerry? You do not know how much I missed you last eve. I hardly know what to do with myself or how to act. I sleep with Abby in her room, and when I woke in the night would almost say Jerome to her, before I would think where I was. Where did you get your supper and breakfast? And how did you rest? You do not know how much I think about you. I get along very well until about the time for you to come home. Be sure and not stay alone much. I have seen no one out of the family but Mr. Pudkins, he passed here yesterday. I felt pretty well this morning. Have ironed some things of your dear self. There is not any news this morning, only we have a rainy day today that is so rare that I must tell you. Shall probably have to stay in today but that will not trouble me as I have no inclination to go anywhere or to see strange faces. Will now close if Joseph does not go up in town. Will add a word tonight. Your most devoted and loving wife, Allie Tuesday night. My dear Jerry, Brother is going up in town and will take this. What have you been doing today? I am making Frank a shirt. Have felt pretty well today. Mary sends best love, etc. All send love to all. Give my love to all of Foster’s folks. Mother gives love to you. Father says mine too. Abby has just come in, sends love and says I behave very well. I suppose you have got home. Where are you, oh dear? Wish you could come in and see us. I have written a note to Mrs. Hanscomb. Hope I shall hear tomorrow. In haste, Yours, Allie P.S. There is nothing in the [???] downstairs that you will need. It is all upstairs. We are going to have fish for breakfast. The boys went fishing today. Had good luck. A. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter/Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document LETTER TRANSCRIPTION Monday eve, 15 Aug 1859 I suppose my little wife is abed and “fast asleep” but as I promised I will write and I feel very willing to promise aside for it is very still here in the dining room and the clock will soon strike ten, but not very sleepy. The day has been quite full of incident and news. Found the usual company at the depot. Took a seat with “Isaac” who appeared about as usual. We parted at the depot with “hopes to meet again”. The first thing was a great fire at Lawrence! Hotel, Court House, stores, two churches, etc. etc!!— burnt, etc. etc., then ditto the Reform School at Westboro. Set on fire by a boy, etc., arrested, etc. Arrived the store, found a letter from Lucy written from Quebec, Canada which I haven’t fairly made out yet save that they have been at Saratoga, Lake Champlain, Montreal, etc. to Q[uebec] to return via White Mountains to Portland to be at home middle of this week. All well, seen many fine sights etc. Sends love to everybody. Been busy today. Saw Ellen P. with her cousins from Worcester. Jose[phine?] and Martha Walker- very fine looking young ladies- with Lucy Bowen (Addie visiting L’s [T’s?]). John P. and I weighed them. Lucy B. the heaviest, 120 lbs, just my weight. Ellen inquired particularly after you and mentioned the intended visit again but the cousins may delay it again. I made little answer to it for then. They expect you to visit them. Found all right at Mrs. R’s. Seemed glad to see me and inquired very kindly after you. Saw Annie at noon. Mrs. Stubbert been in. All well but a little trouble to Aunt W. from her teeth. Nothing very serious. No news at the shop. (Lottie’s I mean now) everything seemed all right. Have spent most of the eve at Mr. J’s. All well. Janet looks nicely. Chatted with Geo[rge] about Navy Yard matters. Called at the Hall’s. Little Fred been very sick with bowel complaint. Did not expect him to live but some better, very thin and fretty. Pity Mrs H. Seems grieved tonight. No news from Gussy for a month. Sent much love to you. The “Issabella” has arrived at Melbourn [don’t know what place he is referring to here]. Don’t know whether there are letters from Mrs. Sargent or not. Mr. Brown not expected home for a fortnight yet and didn’t think to inquire of Foster. Went into the church this eve before tea. Saw Mr. E. Told him of meeting Mr. Darr.[?] Spoke highly of him. Said he was one of Dr. Youngs boys, an old mate of his, etc. The church is fast changing appearances. Things at the store in my room-quiet-but shall keep along. There seems to be customers aplenty and prospect of a busy time by and by. Snow[? short for someone’s name?] not well today. Mr. J. and I the only ones to work this P.M. He mailed the letter in C_ Friday eve. Too late of course. Mrs. Frost fails, recovery very doubtful. A large abscess in the eye and discharging continually. She is unconscious most of the time. There, Allie dear, isn’t this newsy? How have you all been today? May you sleep sweetly and dream of any one you would like too! Give much love to all, not forgetting yourself. Am well. Expect to be at D. tomorrow eve. Yours wholly, Jerome Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter/Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie, August 15, 1859 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Charlestown, MA. Description An account of the resource From Jerome to Allie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jerome Peirce Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Jerome Peirce Collection, National Park Service Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available HIST 428 (Spring 2020), University of Mary Washington Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-08-15 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Ben Raterman (Transcriber) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904). Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Letter #240 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Location not indicated. Postmark is Charlestown, MA. Allie Charlestown MA Jerome Peirce