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Text Any textual data included in the document Near Fredericksburg Va 22d Nov. 1862 My dear Allie, As an old friend of mine Mr. Benj. Y. Peppy of “M.L.A.” memory is here on a visit, I send a few lines to you, as they may reach you earlier than they otherwise would. I wrote you at the last camp about eight miles back and have but little news, but I improve every opportunity to send you a line. We had a hard march to this place, in the rain, somewhat, and the wind is bad. The rain Continued for three days, at intervals, so that our Camp is at present an inhospitable looking place, the mud being almost ankle-deep and it sticks like a brother, but this morning it is trying to clear off, and drying up some, and with the aid of good fires, we get along after a fashion. The mail came last eve, and no letter from home for the first time, but I heard thro’ J.H’s from his mother that you were safely at Concord &c, and I trust you are safely at home and all well. I suppose the letters, mittens &c will Come by and by, for we have been making some rapid marches for five days in succession which were hard on men and animals. I came thro’ all right, as usual only more exhausted, but shall rest up soon. Am well, and a good appetite. Got a letter from Frank[.] He was well but hard at word, I should judge. I do hope we shall meet somewhere about Richmond. Of the future we can tell little. We expected work when we came here, but only a few shell have been thrown at a rebel train of Cars. we are between two and three miles N.E. of the City on elevated ground, a pleasant spot in good weather. We may guard the City, by and by. The rebs hold it as yet. a bridge is to be built before we can do much. Some think they will leave without a fight, and so on to R. Some of the officers still believe there will be no hard fighting. It looks as tho’ we should hem them in, and some terms will be agreed upon which will lead to peace &c &c &c. The papers at home give you as correct an idea as we can come at here. McClellan is removed, which I presume is all right, altho’ I have been as much in his favor as anyone, but I believe the President is the best man we have and should be sustained without qualification, and I hear that Gen Burnside is a stirring man, and has always won. Such are my Army impressions, and a majority here feel the same. The rains will raise the rivers so our Gun boats can work. Shall try and send home a little box that I saved for Lulu and a few trinkets, if I can. will add a note. if not you will know it Could not Come. Shall send it to Foster[.] Jos H. is back here, and he and I tent together, two only of us, which I like best. We are living well. My ink is almost out so I write with pencil. Please send me a few pins as I am out and they are very useful—good sized ones. My paper got wet in my knapsack. Love to all as ever Yours, 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, November 22, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Near Fredericksburg, VA. 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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 Near Fred[e]ricksburg, 18 Nov 1862 My dear Wife, Just a single word tonight for for [sic] but a few moments remain. I believe I wrote from “Near the Rappahannock,” (with the last spelt wrong). Well for four days we’ve been “marching along”, for Fredericksburg, and of Course was exceedingly happy to halt quite unexpectedly a little before noon today in a lovely place—woods, and rolling fields—with Gen Burnside’s Quarters in front and Centre, on a knoll, like the platform in our halls. There is a grand sight here now. Sumner’s [(]late Burnside’s who is now commander in Chief) whole Corps lies hereby mostly in sight, some Twenty-Thousand, and as we left Warrenton Station day before yesterday P.M. it was a grand sight to see them moving over the fields, roads, thro’ the woods, and at every path. it looked like work. Marched about twelve miles a day, (and eighteen, day before yesterday,) besides a smart walk on Sat. This morn the Reivelle [sic] sounded at 3 Oclk, & we were off at half past 5. expecting to go to F. (20 miles), but went into Camp here as mention[e]d[.] the Cause of the Pause, as far as we can deime [determine?], is that Gen Sigel is ahead of us, and is master of F. I am more and more Convinced that the work will be short and sharp. We are the Right Wing, under Sumner. Expect to march in the morn. Of course we were all tired, and my limbs ached, but have bathed and rubbed up my feet and feel all right again, and rejoiced at the prospect. “They Say,” McClennan [sic] is a failure, and that now something will be come. Well be it so, if so, which I am Compelled to believe, tho’ very unwilling. Have just had a nice Cup of the tea you sent me and ‘twas nice. the boys are all in good spirits, and ready for the work, and I hope to see you in some less than three yrs! My last letter from “near the Rappahannock &c” was the famous “White Sulpher [sic] Springs,[“] a famous Southern resort in the summer, a splendid place once—grand buildings, park, bathing and other buildings. Visited it shortly after I mailed the letter and got one or two relics, pieces of marble from a broken Statue and button balls, or Sycamore as it is called. ‘Twas destroyed in the retreat of our Army last year, for the “rebs” made it a resort of Sharpshooters, so Sigel or Pope shelled it, and it is a fearful Comment on the effects of war. Will tell you more I trust sometime. We have marched over much of the battle ground of last year, and the whole Country is a mark of war. Neglected farms, ruined buildings, absence of men, children, old men and women, only at home. Altho’ “Secesh” they treat us quite civil[l]y, and wish and [sic] end of the war. ‘Tis almost dark, and must close. Have written to Foster & friends—also a short note to Joseph to go with a letter of J.H.’s. He is expecting to return to the Reg, being tired of teaming. I presume I forget little items, questions, but pardon, as I write in a hurry, in [sic: and] in Confusion. (Have a nice straw bed tonight, and in tent with five others[.]) Adieu with a thousand loves, for yourself and friends from Your Jerome Direct as before—9nth A.C. As you say about the picture of Lulu &c 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, November 18, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Near Fredericksburg, VA. 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Title A name given to the resource 1862 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 On the March for Fredericksburg Tuesday noon 18 Nov 1862. Bro Joseph, Will just say a word. We have been on the march for F. for four days in succession, and going from eight to eighteen miles a day, and of Course I am fatigued and feel little like writing, but will just let you know that I am alive, keep up, in excellent health, only limbs and joints tired from Constant marching, and anyone has to learn what ‘tis to walk who has not Carried a knapsack. I carry about 60 lbs. all told and not unfrequently have to “double quick” it right up places as bad as from the village up town, in O--! So you may judge whether we get tired and whether I am any stronger than when I left home. But a good Camp fire, hot Coffee and sleep makes all right[.] We are a host, moving about 20,000 strong and that’s only a small portion of the whole, so we hope to be at home[,] business all done, ere long. We are on forced marches, and you must hope for the best and not expect long letters. Saw J.H a moment last eve. I sweat the letter today but think you can make it out. He will rejoin the Reg. soon I think. Kind remembrances to all friends, and thanks for letters and papers. Direct as usual, and believe me as ever your Bro 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 Brother Joseph, November 18, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Brother Joseph On the march for Fredericksburg, VA. Description An account of the resource From Jerome to Brother Joseph 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 1862-11-18 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Donald Pfanz (Transcriber) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. 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Text Any textual data included in the document Boston Nov. 18th 1862 Dear brother Jerome We recieved [sic] your very interesting and truly welcome letter of Oct. 30th yesterday, also the little sprigs you gathered on the march which I shall keep as precious mementoes of a loved soldier. I must also acknowledge the one you sent me dated Oct. 25th (Edward’s birth day)[.] perhaps you did not think of it when writing[.] it contained a few leaves from “pleasant Valley” which I preserve as treasures from you. Your letters give us all much joy and comfort, they have as much as two readings aloud. yesterday Foster brought it home, when he came to dinner. all the family were present but George who had some play to attend to (Edward dines with us Saturdays)[.] your letter was of course read by Ellen for the benifit [sic] of us all then at evening George learned that a letter had been received from Uncle Jerome and called for a second reading, which was readily granted, so you may imagine us all in our little back parlor listening again to your cherished missive. The snow storm which commenced in Va. has reached us[.] it commensed [sic] snowing friday morning, continued all day and night, then a rain set in, which has not ceased yet. it is a dark and gloomy day. Foster and his three sons have gone to Church[.] Ellen[,] Alice and myself keep house. Had it been pleasant yesterday we should have looked for Allie and Lulu[.] Joseph wrote that he was coming to Boston and they were to accompany him. I shall expect them as soon as it is pleasant weather. Shall keep them as long as we can, but do not expect Allie[.] we’ll feel like making a long stay on account of Lulu[.] I think she will want to get settled before winter “sets in.” Jerome I am perfectly astonished to know how well the soldiers all bear the long severe marches. it does seem as if poor human nature, would “give out,” but it only proves, that we know not how much we can bear till we have the trial, and the “old addage [sic], every bark is fitted to its own burden”, and above all, that “we have strength given us according to our day.” We begin to fear you have to continue on to Richmond before anything decisive is done. and McClen is removed and for what? –I suppose we have yet to learn but for all everything moves so unfavorable for us, I am full in the faith that we shall come out a purified nation but never in my opinion with the “Union as it was” nor do I believe the People want it, but I know there is a Party that does want it. shame on the North for their political division. The wider this line of strife the greater sacrifice of life and blood. But it is very foolish for me to be talking politics for I know nothing about it. All the sympathies of my heart go for the self[-]sacrificing soldier who deprives himself of every comfort and luxury to fight our battles for us while we stay at home enjoying life in some degree though not as before our hearts weere [sic] divided betwe[e]n home and war. I have just been interrupted by family duties dear brother, so now after the lapse of two hours, I will try to finish my letter to you. Our friends are all well so far as I know. Mother and Lucy are well[.] L. was in last week, always trying to do good for som[e]body, interested in every body. Would she not be a good nurse for our hospatals [sic] think you? I thank you dear J. for writing us[.] hope you will do so as often as possible though I know you have a multitude of friends who feel just as desirous of hearing from you as we do, and as you are marching I know you will have less time, but be sure a word from you will always be hailed with joy by us all. Now dear brother may you be blessed with health and strength in your onward march and however the “tide turns” I am sure you will have the happy consciousness of having performed your duty well. Remember me in much kindness to Joseph Henry[.] tell him we all do feel a deep interest in him. it would add much to our pleasure if he would find time to write us. Ever your loving sister Kate 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 Sister Kate [Jerome's niece. Daugther of Jerome's Brother Joseph] to Jerome, November 18, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Sister Kate Peirce, Jerome Boston, MA. Description An account of the resource From Sister Kate to Jerome Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sister Kate 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 1862-11-18 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Donald Pfanz (Transcriber) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. 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Title A name given to the resource 1862 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 Sat P.M. 15 Nov 1862 – Camp near the Rhappahannock [sic] river My dearest Wife, I seize the little remaining daylight to pen a few words to you. First let me thank you for the letter and contents which came safely to hand and which I will make the most of. Your letter was written from O Nov 5, and here let me ask you to say where my last letters are from as well as the date, as I often forget just where I write them from, for I have to[o] much to do to keep a record of it, altho’ I shall try to hereafter if ever so brief. I was very much delighted too, to receive the “Atlantic.” I shall enjoy it so much. Borrowed the Oct Number of it of the Capt. and had just read it th[r]o’. We were quite unexpectedly detained at the last Camp and reading matter is very precious, and you know my taste. But I must tell you of today. We left the Camp “Near Warrenton” this morn, and marched to this place—about Six miles nearer the river, where a Rebel force had erected batteries to dispute the passage of the river, and we heard firing as we approached, found as usual they had “left.” Gen Sturgis’ division I am told, passed over after giving them about forty rounds of shot or shell, so we went into Camp behind a little hill, which conceals us from view in that direction. We are in a “run” or hollow, a little stream or ditch at the bottom, a pine wood at the top opposite. (it seems so good to see the pine once more) You spoke of my fatigues and dangers. I am surprised myself to see how indifferent we become to both, and you must not allow yourself to worry too much, for I am in such excellent health and spirits, and as we approach danger we think less and less about it, all because of di[s]cipline or habit. I still think there will be no serious opposition from the “rebs” at present, and feel as tho’ we should be spared any serious experience at present for we are a reserve I think by the movements, and then there is such a tremendous force, and we can’t “begin” to see the whole either, that it would seem in vain for them to contend, and makes us feel safe and careless of danger. It has been a beautiful day, and the march was easy, and now we are not subject to such long and fatiguing marches. I had no idea of camping so soon today, but we were soon tented. (I have J. H’s. half tent, as he sleeps in the wagon, which we covered with Canvass [sic], and makes a tent, so that I can pitch a tent by myself) and as we get all “fixed” fires burning, Coffee and tea, (many thanks for the tea,) sleeping we present a social scene which makes a soldiers home, and we are soon Chatting[,] laughing, eating, reading, and don’t forget the darlings at home, and you would not think we were very unhappy, if you could see us. Speaking of the election, I am glad Andrew is elected, and for the rest, they Can’t have much to say till a year from next Dec. so something will turn up before that time. You ask me how I keep my writing materials. I keep them done up snugly in a roll, and in papers, between clothes in the knapsack. I have one of the potent rolls—a wooden thing opens, with a little bar across, and forms a board which I rest on my knee. I take precious care of them, and the sutlers have a little ink so “all’s well”. I am glad you have seen the friends at O. Mr Gibbs, the Harringtons & I should like to write to some of the friends but it is so hard, to so many, not that I think the less of them. I hope you will keep up a correspondence with some of them at O, the Mayo’s in particular. Henry sits here, near by. Nelson S. and some others all well, and very busy over their supper, and think little of the hardships I assure you. It is getting towards dark. How I should like to see you and talk over a thousand things I cannot write, and the sweet memories of home friends, and the dearest ones to me, are all more precious than ever, but we are resolved to glean all the enjoyment we can from our situation, and we find many hours of genuine enjoyment. Last eve we had a rousing fire of hardwood logs in front of the Capt’s tent and he invited us to sing. a large number of the Co. did so and we had a fine time till “taps” when all noise, singing &c must cease at half past 8 Oclk P.M. He sat a while and told us stories of school boy days, for sometime, and a social time we had of it. Some of us generally hang round the Camp fires till nine or ten Oclk quietly, and sleep all the better for it. The rolling hilly Country, clear weather of late, remarkable for the season, fading leaves, and reading keep one[‘s] thoughts busy, and for myself I never felt busier in my life. Happy to hear that Mary F. has a school. She must remember her brother once in a while. What news from Frank? I hope to meet him by and by. I want to ask you, what became of that maple Sugar in the box that we had in the Spring? I have so many times wished I could have some here, which of course is impossible, but I must inquire after it. Hope the “folks at home” had a taste. Tomorrow is Sabbath. Hope we shall be spared marching. We have evening meetings every other eve. our chaplain Conducts them. Any one speaks, reads scripture or offers prayer, and they are very interesting[.] Our Chaplain is improving somewhat, and seems a little more in unison with the soldiers. No doubt time will make all well. Saw Alonzo R. last eve—had a letter from Nellie. they were expecting you there with J. and she expressed earnestly a wish that you would Come. I trust you will strive every way to keep your mind occupied, forget your loneliness as much as possible, and I shall feel much better. don’t allow yourself to be alone, and how can you with our little Lulu. Darling I mention her name but little but I think of her hourly and imagine her little ways and talk, and enjoy many hours in thought of you all. You spoke of being at Mr Ballou’s. Did he receive my letter written I think at “Pleasant Valley”? I have never hea[r]d it mentioned. Of the talk about our homesickness enough. Someone did write so, but it is no matter. I am resolved to think no more of such things and am sorry I ever did. It is hard to close, but I must. Shall write when I Can, and I hope we shall rest tomorrow, and then onward, for the end, victory and home, as soon as may be! Love to all—all—for I never forget you, and am As ever lovingly Your own Jerome Direct as ever, and send no boxes till we tell you, altho’ we should like them. Send any mailable package as you do letters. Shall be glad of the mittens. Edmund Ward had a pain last Eve, and Caps[?] like mine[?] come. I need a silk Hdkf. which I have mentioned before. Glad you sold your things so well, wood, &c. [Marginal notes] [Page 5] Have J.H’s letter. Came last eve: Also papers. will deliver them[.] [Page 6] Have not seen J.H. for a few days. no doubt he is well. 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, November 15, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Camp near the Rappahannock River, VA. 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 1862-11-15 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Donald Pfanz (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 5.62 X 3.17 - 1st Scan 4.82 X 7.54 - 2nd Scan 9.52 X 7.56 - 3rd Scan 4.82 X 7.54 - 4th Scan 4.82 X 7.55 - 5th Scan 4.82 X 7.55 -6th Scan 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 #34 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Rappahannock River, VA. 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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 In Camp at or near Warrenton Va Tues 11 Nov 1862. My dearest Wife, My Birth Day! Thirty-two years old! A mild sunny morning, and I a soldier of the Union far from home, and those dearest to my heart, to which my thoughts turn in love, and for whose protection and future good I have endeavored to contribute my might of will and strength, against the wickedest attempt of villians [sic] to rob them, of the dearest rights and protection. And Can my loved wife mistrust for an instant, that I loved them less because I left home and all, for them? Oh no, Dear Allie, You Can’t mean so. Your letter was received yesterday morn. Again feeling sad and down-hearted, when I can see much to encourage, and make me hope to be again united before a very long time. Received two letters from you, the latest Nov 2d and one a day or two before. Am glad you still go about. (The Capt calls and must stop) But a moment to sign my name. It seems you were still in O but I suppose I may imagine you either at B. or Boston for I had a nice letter from Ellen saying you might possibly go to Boston with J. She expressed an earnest wish that you would, and the letter was full of zeal and affection for the cause and yourself as having a common sympathy, with you, in the absence of near and dear ones away[.] I sometimes wish your own spirit was more resolute and firm, for it would help me so much. I must send you a letter of Abbie’s recd at the same time. I don’t like to speak to you so but it pains me exceedingly to have you so mistrustful of any good from all this [sic] tears and trouble for only a brave spirit can bear up under it, and you must remember you are only one of many who are thus deprived of husband[,] brother and friends. Are their affections less strong. But enough[.] I trust you will yet feel resigned. Politicians may plan and scheme, and Generals make mistakes, but the Right is deserving of a trial and I am willing to leave all for a time at least. Contrary to our expectations, we have been permitted to rest from our labors for a few days, and passed sabbath in Camp and had services for the first time for four weeks—a precious time. Read, wrote a letter to Abbie, attended service in the P.M. Sermon on the right keeping of the Sabbath, &c Monday, yesterday, washed a little. you asked me something [about] washing I believe. I make just as little work as possible, but get along nicely and make out to keep quite clean, for we have plenty of soap and with a little more time, get our clothes clean[.] we are always near water, and I contrive to do a little at a time. I have little news to write. I am still well, and contented. am moving with a large body of troops and more Came in this morning. have just passed my tent. Call for Rations. will finish sometime today - - - 1 oclk P.M. Have just finished dinner, of Condensed vegetables, or hand pressed in cakes, & make a very good meal after boiling which softens them to their original state. The Capt. furnished them as we are unusually short of provisions from some unaccountable delay in the trains. I have managed to keep feed ahead. Have plenty of meat, but Hard bread is the article missing. Have just had a few moments with Alonzo R. He is well, and grows fleshy. will be as large as the rest if he remains here awhile[.] had just written Ellen. I have received the various letters and things you sent, and mentioned before, the bag, money &c. Send the Postage Currency as it is the best money to pass. Send 25. & 50 cts bills if possible. Should like some before long. Some say we shall be paid off before long. the papers say that the Authorities at Washington are doing all they can, to pay[,] clothe and feed the troops so we must be patient. I understand today, that our Col. says, he thinks we shall be at home, within six months thro’ political influence. if so I am afraid it will not be very honorable but taxes and power will go a great ways. Lucy sent me the “Ploughman[.”] I wish you would do the same occasionally for I like it the best of any paper almost altho’ I suppose Frank wants them so no matter. You spoke of sending me the “Atlantic” monthly. It would be a treat indeed, or Harpers Monthly Mag, is quite at good for tent life. I would willingly sacrifice something for a copy of either once in a while. It is getting pretty cool here nights and reminds us of home[.] We often think of the Apples, and vegatables [sic], but taste but little of them. If we ever see winter Quarters, which is exceedingly doubtful, shall hope to see something but until then we cannot depend upon getting anything. Jos H. is well. has gone for provisions. don’t know when I shall see him again. I wrote his folks about him, and he wrote a line and wanted me to mail it. am not sure that I did. Nothing new. If there is nothing mentioned, all right. Where’s Lulu? Has mother got your picture taken again. A kiss for you from Papa. As ever with love to each and all. And as ever Yours Jerome [Marginal notes] [Pages 2-3] I inclose Martha’s letter. Lucy mentioned you kindly—wants you to visit her[.] wish you would. Has much to take her time. don’t think she is forgetful of you. [Page 4] Excuse writing. the wind has shaken my paper some. Have found a pretty box and some little shells[.] I shall try and keep for Lulu. 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, November 11, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Camp at or near Warrenton, VA. 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 1862-11-11 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Donald Pfanz (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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Text Any textual data included in the document Camp Near Warrenton Va 8th Nov/62 My dear ones at home, Have been expecting every moment, to be called to march, but it got to be most 2 P.M. and will commence a word. How do you do? Are you nicely fixed at B.? I trust so. If you have received my letters promptly you will know we are on the move for somewhere towards Richmond. Do you have a map to follow us? Mailed a letter in a hurry to [name missing] yesterday at Orleans not Waterloo--don’t know as I mentioned any place. Well we marched 18 miles Thursday, about 4 yesterday in the midst of a snowstorm! Cheerless and cold, tho’ it looked beautiful in the woods. Came to camp early and soon warm fires and Coffee made all right. Am well and growing better, as you would think to see me eat. Made a beef Stew yesterday, & this morn. You see when I get home, shall be able to relieve you occasionally Cooking! I keep very busy[;] can hardly get time to look at a paper or book. Lou R gave me a little book for [?] dress, and I picked up fragments of an old reading book at Philemon gems of poetry &c. Well, I can tell you no news. the Rebs keep ahead, and I don’t believe we shall [see] much of them, till near Richmond, when I hope the work will be closed up for winter. We hear cannonading every day. They got a few hours the start of us at Orleans and destroyed a bridge ahead so we bore away for W. expect to go to Gordonsville, but can’t tell. You will see the moves of Burnside’s Corps, so there I am. Have seen him twice since we left Philemon. There is about 400,000 troops moving in various ways so something will be done. Jos Henry has gone teamster. the knapsack was hard for him. Think he will do very well. Gen Wil[l]cox’s supply train. I can’t say but a little today, for it is the same old tale from day to day. Marching and looking out for firewood and wants of the inner man, but you are Constantly in mind, so must say a word. I enclose Foster’s letter, and some more flowers I got at Philemon--also a feather or two, for Lulu, for bookmarks. of no value only to associations. Thank you for the money and wish you would send the Postage Currency for it is the best here, and bills even of a dollar are hard to get change. Shall be very sparing for don’t expect to be paid off for sometime [sic] yet. Wrote to Martha & Jos today besides this. Ink all gone. am sorry for I like it the best after all. How are all friends. Would I could see them. “Hope on Hope ever.” Tell Abbie I will remember her soon as possible. Give much love to all. Did you, or they get the letter directed to Father? As ever with many kis[ses], from Your loving 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 "My dear ones at home", November 8, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome "My dear ones at home" Camp near Warrenton, VA. Description An account of the resource From Jerome to "My dear ones at home" 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 1862-11-08 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Donald Pfanz (Transcriber) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. 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Text Any textual data included in the document Wedns Eve, 5 Nov 1862 My dearest Wife, How I wish you could just peep into my tent, for we have just got tea (some of Yours came this morning) and fixed up in quite a cosey [sic] way, in a new Camp, near Rectorsvitown [sic] Va. You will no doubt get letters written at Philemon, one very bri[e]f and denoting haste. Well we are a moving army, and everything is system, and have had no tents since last sabbath. On that day marched 15 miles, Monday about 8, rested Tues. and today started about 8 Oclk A.M. and to this place, some 6 miles[.] arrived about noon, or little past. Weather has been favorable, but changeable cool and hot. the Country is fine, beautiful, but not quite the variety we have in N.E. in the way of Autumn scenery, missing the Evergreen[.] all hard wood, red and yellow, or straw Color, being the Colors. But the living has been “high” since we entered Va. Poultry and honey, in abundance. this is only to be whispered, but the “Secesh” have to be made familiar I fear with the bold side of Yankee char[ac]ter and if you had seen the doings, the moment the Column halted today, in a few moments, pistols were snapping, rail fences, moving across the fields while pork and poultry flowed into the Camp “promisc[u]ously” and the orders are all in the breeze. I mention this because it was so striking a scene, and showing how little we, or some, think of hardships of war. But the news. Your letter of the 29th Orange, came this morn, the tea all safe as aforesaid, and I felt like marching as I knew you were all well. I wish I could see and Comfort my little Lulu. Papa does not wish to be away from his loves, but stern duty bids me to it as you well know, and she must be content with my love and little mementoes from time to time, as I “go marching along.” Jos H. has joined the waggon [sic] train, as teamster, and left us at 5 Oclock A.M. today, and altho’ I have rambled more than a mile to find him, after I reached here Could not find him--probably not got in. He is in the Division Head Quarters, train I believe, and will not be near our Camp always, but near the Generals location, which generally keeps ahead. Shall write his father soon for him. He suffers under the Knapsack, and I dare say will be better off. Of our march and rout[e], I have a confused idea. We are just west of Washington, perhaps a little north, moving towards “Manassas Gap” (not the famous “ “ [Manassas] Junction, but some distance northwest of the latter. I expect there is a move to reopen the R.Road from Alexandria thro’ M. Gap, and “Thoroughfare Gap” &c and so furnish means of getting supplies to the army more promptly, and [sic: a] thing much needed, in order to furnish, the ready means for the Combined movement on Richmond, which I suppose is going forward. McClellan, Siegel & Hentzleman [sic] and our force are all in Concert, and where the Conflict will come cannot tell. Have been within Sound of Artillery ever since we left Waterford, on Sunday, but the Rebs seem to know “what’s up”, and so “Skedaddle” for the firing seems about so far off every day we march. If you see some of Harper’s Weekly maps you may be able to trace out our course, but I am somewhat Confused—have not seen a map of our present move. We live well, and generally are well—bear the marches finely tho’ today was tiresome, to me, but my supper, tea, and pleasant encampment makes me forget, everything but your own dear selves, friends at home and the pleasant side of things, and there is very much that is pleasant[:] A lovely season, the forest in gordeous [sic: gorgeous] colors, mild weather, for the most part, giving a “snap” to the feelings, and a most lovely Country, to “go to walk in.” There are many fine plantations here, wealth on every hand, nice dwellings, stone for the most, some plastered with a sort of yellow, sometimes, fine Cattle, varieties of poultry, but the owners in this section are “Secesh,” no young men, at home, old take, it, easy, lazy looking “proprietors,” with healthy looking blacks, slaves, and pretty keen some of them. In short, sometime, we’ll have a Country when the way is opened for Competition, and Yankee enterprise, and Aristocracy is overturned. But to descend a little, my time is more taken up on marches. we have to do much of our Cooking[,] three days rations being dealt out raw meat, Coffee[,] sugar &c &c &c. making heavy loads in haversacks, and Consequently more work, and altho’ my love for writing increases I shall be compelled to ask some of of [sic] my very dear friends, even, to bear with me very patiently. Martha’s letter I desire to reply to, and will soon, for I think we shall remain here for a few days. Our tent is filled with several inches deep of nice straw, each end closed up for the most part, and expect a warm comfortable time. In a single tent, for a while, only Marcus Howard, of Orange and I together. H.H.M with Nelson Smith, Harrison G. and a couple of others. On the march, the Color Guard Corporals have to keep together all the time so we have slept outdoors for some nights as before mentioned, hence the change in tent arrangements. (The boys have just brought in a whole calf, and are cooling it near our tent, and talking it over) so you may judge how we live in present in “Old Va”. Fri Morn, 7th—Was interrupted the other eve, and marched, early in the morn, to Rectortown, 6 miles. Off again yesterday early, to this place, the name I don’t know, some 18 miles. We are in hot persuit [sic] of Rebs. We are heading for Culp[e]per Court House as near as I can tell. The Blue Ridge is in front of us. Don’t Know when I can write you. All well, and hope we will finish up before long[.] Adieu 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, November 5, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Rector[s]town, VA. [Fauquier County] 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 1862-11-05 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Donald Pfanz (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 1862 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 Monday 3d Nov 1862 Dearest Allie, I gave a long letter to mail, and a moment more I will add just a word. We marched 15 miles yesterday to join the force, near “Snickers Gap”. A movement is going on, and I cannot tell the nature. You must watch the papers. You will hear as often as possible. I send flowers grass etc. gathered in a garden a moment ago Am well in [and] in excellent spirits. Adieu Your Jerome Sunday night. My very dear Nellie, Hattie said you had not heard from Alonzo very recently so I s[h]all send you Jerome’s last letters. The[y] does [sic] not speak of A. You will see by them that there are in great commosion [sic: commotion]. Aunt Martha misunderstand[s] my meaning about coming to Boston. I shall come down some time after Thanksgiven [sic], but cannot say when[.] I do want to see you Oh! so much. Write me soon and I will write you a longer letter, but thought I could send you Jerome’s letter better than I could write what was in them. If you have from A—let me know. I have not time to say more. We are as well as usual. From your Affectionate Allie Give them to Ab[b]y when you are through with them. 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, November 3, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Near "Snicker's Gap" [On the border of Loudoun County and Clarke County in Virginia] 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 1862-11-03 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Donald Pfanz (Transcriber) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. 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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 Waterford Va (Loudo[u]n County) Sat Eve 1st Nov 1862. My own dear Wife, All is stir and Commotion in Camp, and I have but a few moments to write you as we have got to “rally out” and get three days rations for a march on the morrow, Sunday again, Sabbath for the soldier! The mail arrived today, and how eagerly was it received! Letters from you dear Self and Lulu—bless my little darling and a thousand kisses. Sister Abbie, beautiful as ever. Sister Martha Haynes! kindly and affectionate, will reply as soon as possible. Also Edwd Peirce, and two papers, from Mary at O. and Abbie (Register). I hope you will receive this at Billerica where I should like to form one of the Circle. Have been interrupted to get rations and if you Could see what we have you would not think we would starve. My haversack and part of knapsack, stuffed with nice hard bread, unusually white and clean, Salt Pork, very nice, and I have become a great lover of it raw (with mustard) or fried, Coffee, Sugar, Molasses--two little bottles full. We Cook a great deal, and have studied up some rare dishes, with apples, hard bread &c. We have another ration of fresh meat so we have nice steak, occasionally. We have lived far better than I expected, on the whole, so you need not feel concerned. So much about that part, and it is far better and healthier for us to live on our rations, and I really love them and have a grand appetite. A little event yesterday. Got a pass out with Henry M. at noon, got a nice dinner, sat at a table and in chairs for the first time since leaving Mass. Two agreeable Quaker ladies, chatty and good union people. Had fried Ham, nice bread, sauce peach, apple, tomatoes, and other des[s]ert, pumpkin and Apple pies. So we lived for once in “old Virginia.[“] Told them of my family at home, and they seemed to feel deeply the necessity of our Coming from home &c[.] This Country has been strongly for the Union, and the town in particular. It is quite a Village, and a Co of Cavalry was raised here. I wrote a letter the day we left the last Camp, the “Crossing of the Potomac” &c but we have been favored since. It is a beautiful Country, far ahead of Md, and if Yankees could live here a few years it would be still better. The land is rolling, and mountains in the distant [sic] on every hand. Had a good march, about (ten miles)[.] I never bore one as well, and they all tell me I am a “tough one”, so you may feel for the present at least, that I am spared for some good end, I trust. We have done little here but wait for provision trains, and let other divisions move on on [sic] past us. I expect we go to Leesburg tomorrow. My impression is, and I have [heard] it expressed by several, is that we move on to crowd the Rebs into the mountains, where they must starve, fight, or surrender, and so spare life on our side. at the same time, a move up from the South to Richmond, and Congress, Combined will bring things to a close, for all feel that it can’t go on a great while, and I think so. I feel in the best of spirits, study to keep well and cheerful, and grow to the work daily. One thing I must mention. “They say” the letters from here are detained at Washington some days, on account of the movements that are going on. While we get yours the third day, and it seems as tho’ we were near home. I read with much interest, and satisfaction, of your visits at the Harringtons, &c. I want you to go about all you can, and feel that I am in a good work and trying to do my part as becomes a good soldier, and we must trust that all will end well. You did not tell me what you done with the things. I hope they will not be molested. Please send me extra sheets of paper pretty often, as in our large moves the ISutlersI cannot follow us, and it is hard to get passes to go beyond the lines, so even stationa[r]y will be a scarce article. You need not attempt to send me many things, but I wish you would send a silk Colored handkerchief. it will take but a stamp or two. send in a letter, for packages Came today by mail-- Mittens, gloves, and such things, (I have some good gloves, that Albert S gave me), so that I need nothing but the Hdkf. You ask how we wash &c. We get along nicely. Plenty of soap, and good too, and wood and water is a consideration whenever we halt. there is a brook about six roods [sic] from my tent, and I expected to have washed my woollen [sic] shirt today—rest tomorrow. read the Register, and write, but have learned to expect everything and anything. I Keep clean, and have no trouble from vermin or anything of the kind[.] you would see no change, only darker skin and my last winter’s beard. Got a nice bedding of Straw today, and shall sleep warm tonight[.] have not suffered in that line. It is quite mild. Could have bathed comfortably today, and as we are moving South shall not suffer at present. We have our hardships, but we find much that is very pleasant, and become habituated to what would seem to you hard things. Our general fare is much better than my excursion to Thompsons pond, that summer, especially in the way of sleeping. I may not think to answer all your questions, but you must repeat them. On the last march Came upon one or two pretty feathers, in the road, which I send for book marks for Lulu. I hope she will be careful of them, for her papa’s sake, and the associations, for I catched at them quick, while in full step, with crowd front and rear, and my load to steady &c. One is a guinea hen, which abound here. They have solid stone churches here, without spires, standing off in the fields, shaded by trees, and grave yard near by, and looking quite picturesque (do I spell the last word aright?) We passed one Called Rehoboth. They all have some Scriptural, or pretty name. It is late, and must close, for the hour is long past 1/2 past 8 for “out lights,” but a great many are writing, and they seem disposed to give us time for a word. Tell Abbie I appreciated the picture of the scene at the Drs[?] Sund[ay] Eve, but oh what a contrast to where I was! refer her to my last letter. Will write her when I can, but on the march all is uncertain and time is not our own, but give her much love. Mr Stevens & H. Boyden were left at the hospital in Weaverton Md. Boyden was not very well--weak from Measles. Mr S. I did not suppose, unable to come on. Some get detailed to act as nurses in hospitals. he may do so—has not come up yet. I may add a word in the morn, if not, Adieu. love to all from you[r] loving, wand[er]ing husband[.] 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, November 1, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Waterford, VA. [Loudoun County] Description An account of the resource From Jerome to Allie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Peirce, Jerome 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 1862-11-01 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil Waa Study Group, Donald Pfanz (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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