3 10 54 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/ea3569b515945a6dd8a8f4c3378b8d23.jpg 8693844f45a36994d8f90f1bdd1c21ba https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/c4c938a4024c45350afb9537f0b22d51.jpg 52d315e06dceaffa24c9a9be596d7bfb https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/6f7f6353ac2880a87daee6e0d14083a8.jpg 5a8f0674d3e733a85bc449d3f2f93cef 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 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 Virginia, Near the Potomac 28 Oct 1862 My dear Wife, H. Mayo is writing so I add a word, first to say that I am smart and well this morning after a cold tedious time. Started early Sunday Morn, crossed the Potomac in the P.M. on a Pontoon Bridge, (made of boats with plank spread and fastened). It is about 300 yds wide. crossed at Berlin Md. It rained all day and was cold, and the mud! Well, it cleared off yesterday morn, and with big fires and eatables recruited up fast. It is a beautiful morn, and we are all in fine spirits. You would be astonished to see how coolly and bravely our men put up with wet[,] cold, and hardship. We are pressing after the “rebs,” and cannot tell you when, or where[,] we shall be heard from next. Expect to go to Leesburg[.] may move today and may not. J.H. his well—tents with us. the mail is closing, and I must close. Wrote you and sister Kate Sat. As ever Your loving husband. A Kiss for Lulu, and as many for yourself 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, October 28, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Virginia, near the Potomac [River] 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 1862-10-28 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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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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 Camp at “Pleasant Valley” Md 25th/62 Preparations are being made for a move tomorrow, which may render writing impossible for a few days. I send you a few lines once more, not to tell you news, but to assure you how much my loved ones are in mind. Have just written to Sister Kate, in answer to a very kind and affectionate letter a few days ago. It is about 3 P.M. Sat. and Sunday we march. I think we should rest, but such are the demands of war. The “great movement” we trust has commenced and we are ready for fatigue and labor, yes suffering if we Can contribute to the great end. I can give you no idea of particulars. The Rebels are falling back, and what is to be done this Fall must be done quickly so we must draw our own Conclusion. All is stir in the Camp—Cooks are busy with preparing rations--two days, I think. “The boys” are looking over things to see how snug they can pack, for its knapsacks, tents[,] and all this time, doubtless. Drilled this A.M. Had a nice dinner of beaf [sic] steak and sweet potatoes, the latter I boiled myself. Cayenne pepper, salt, and it was nice. We have lived very well indeed since we have been here. The tomatoes regulated me more than anything, and I am feeling “first rate.” I have been favored thus far in being well when marching comes, but I should like repose on the Sabbath. I wrote Mary and Yourself night before last and hope to hear from you this Eve as we get a mail every day. Jos. H. got some papers last Eve. We carry sugar[,] Coffee dry on marches, and this A.M. I made me a Coffee bag out of that pillow. have reduced it in size and use it for all the little things that would otherwise be floating about my knapsack. Have two tin plates[,] one for frying meat in, also extra tin for carrying water, so we are quite independant [sic], if not too tired. And now, how are my darlings? Oh, how gladly would I embrace them again. Papa sends Kisses for them always, and loves to think of them and darling little Lulu. Papa loves her dearly if he did go away, and hopes she will have some benefit of the present great trial, and she must be proud that her father had a share in these perilous times. We have talk here of a speedy winding up of the business. Would that it might be so. I see no reason why it should not, but you know how cautious we are when we hope for a great blessing, and so it is in this case. My next will probably [be] written in “Old Virginia[.”] shall take some paper and a pencil in my pocket, and send you a line the first opportunity. My love and best wishes to Lottie Houghton. Tell her to write me when she can. shall think much of her, and trust she will find only good and happiness in abundance. Jos H has written home. he is getting along nicely as are all the sick ones. Should like to write to Billerica, but you will do so and tell them all, with love to all I hope to see Will and Frank before long. what a meeting it would be. Write often, as you have like a good wife, and forgive me if I have said anything to injure your feelings. Remember me to Jos family as ever and believe me your loving husband Jerome Direct as before, Corporal before my name, as the other is improper, in military 9th Army Corps. 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, October 25, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Camp at "Pleasent Valley", MD. 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 1862-10-25 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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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Evening at Pleasant Valley Camp Md 22d Oct 1862. My dearest Wife and Lulu, It is eve, and Revielle [sic] will sound soon but will add a few words to you to go with Mary’s. Your two letters Came to hand yesterday and today, and the tea. many, many thanks for the same. It seemed so good after getting from guard duty this morn to have a cup of nice tea as I did this noon and Eve. I have written Mary in letter giving some little items I thought would interest, and I owed her a better letter even than that. I have no news in particular. Your letter done me much good, and I trust you will be able to see much yet to be thankful for. Kind friends have helped you so you can see your way through one change more, which I trust will not be without some pleasant scenes that will help you along in my absence. Have just been out to Roll call, and what should I find but another letter, from Sister Kate, a dear good one. will answer soon. Also a note from Ed H and Peirce. Am I not favored[?] We are near a mail station, and the Cars run regular near us which accounts for it. My mind has been so much with you, as I knew you was packing up—a homesick job I know, but I trust is all for the best. Good night, with a K. [kiss] as I must put out the light. Thu[r]s morn. Have just got up a little after 6 A.M. quite cool, but slept “warm as toast,” and our tents are very comfortable, and we are living well, as meat fresh, can be had. We manage to get some fruit[--]Apples—which agree with me. You ask some questions, whether I am allowed for shirts &c. certainly nothing is changed but what we have we have about 42 dolls allowed for clothing &c. independent of our wages. I have not drawn more than half, and I think not that. I did not see you as we left Worcester, altho’ I tried hard enough. Saw Mrs Hobbs and Walker. it was hard walking and Could not look about for fear of slipping down[.] the load was heavy, and the pavements slippery. About undershirts—Send them if anyone is Coming out, but not otherwise until I mention again. We are not certain of remaining here, and if we don’t, we might not get anything, but I will tell you more in a few days. I can get shirts of the Sutler, altho’ they ask high. Don’t think I am suffering. I am not. Am well and hearty, and contented. Of course we all want to push on, and get through[.] I think it will close up all at once, and suddenly when it does come, for we have an immense Army here, and at all points, and it will be a big move when it comes. We are all in good spirits, and the friends must try and keep so at home. Jno Miller told me about Henry G’s good fortune and seemed to think he is a lucky man, “always just so,” he says. I hope H will make the most of it, and improve it, and appreciate it. There was a mail went at Roll Call, but this will be delayed till night. I send you two letters a week. My regards to Joseph I [word missing] he will find business enough to pay and keep up good Courage for we shall all come out right yet, and his children at least will see better times, for all this trial, and that thought is a great deal with me. Regards to all friends, and as ever Your loving husband Jerome P.S. I bought an undershirt this morn. A good one ribbed, so You need not send unless you have a safe chance. I prefer that kind next to the skin. No news since morn. It is almost P M. drill hour. Boyden is out of the hospital and doing 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 and Lulu, October 22, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie and Lulu Pleasant Valley Camp, MD. Description An account of the resource From Jerome to Allie and Lulu 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 1862-10-22 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 7 X 4.75 - 1st Scan 7 X 9.75 - 2nd Scan 11.5 X 9.75 - 3rd Scan 7 X 9.75 - 4th 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 #26 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Pleasant Valley, MD. 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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 Pleasant Valley Md 19th Oct 1862 My dear wife, I feel that I have a great deal to be thankful for on this lovely sabbath morning! Am feeling in excellent health and spirits—all quiet and orderly, in camp. Some of the soldiers are singing “All Hail the power of Jesus name &c.” A meeting I think[.] And then last eve, another mail and four letters for me making 13 last week! Yours of the 12th I read first, and it done me so much good--it sounded like yourself, and that master Frank Thayer should think of me when so far off. I should like to tell him a long interesting story about army life, but I can’t this morning as I have considerable writing in view, but thank him for me, and tell him I shall not forget him, and I hope he with many lads like him, will have a better lot in the future than these tiresome marches and fatigues and that he may never have to help put down Rebels. It is now 11 Oclk. and would you like to know what I have been doing this morn? Got up at 5 Oclk. With Jos. H. (he is out of the hospital and doing well) and Hiram Woodward, built a fire near my tent. Had breakfast about 6—Coffee, and a little hard bread soaked. had also some Cold fresh meat, salt mustard, some very good soft bread and syrup, cheese—so you see I don’t live very bad—sometimes. And while I am upon eatables let me say that the Co B Boys, got their boxes, safely a day or two since, and I got a Can of Tomatoes and box of Sardines[.] Gave a taste of the former to all the O boys, and had a good taste myself. had them hot, and Oh they were delicious. Alonzo gave me a little nice tea and I thank you (with a kiss) for that you sent, for it is the greatest treat you could think of, for I don’t drink Coffee but once a day, in the morning, and my head is all well of some bad feelings I had awhile ago. Well, after breakfast, washed, an odd custom, but we had breakfast early. Then came preparation for “Inspection”—Arms, Knapsacks &c. then got some oak leaves for my tent, making a nice comfortable bottom for my tent. My wollen [sic] blanket and overcoat, I am sitting on. my rubber blanket is up at the end of my tent to shade the sun a little, and the lookout is very pleasant on to South Mountain. the leaves are changing, and reminds me some what of old Tully—not quite as far off and more smooth, and miles long[.] My ink stand sets on my tin plate at my right hand, letters strewed about[:] one from Lottie H, Abbie, Will--that came came [sic] last eve with yours. Also a “Christian Register” from Abbie a few days since. Jos H has just sat down here and reading letters—no others in the tent. And what a contrast to last Sabbath! I trust we may be undisturbed this day, and I think we may not be for things are more quiet in appearance, than when we arrived back to Camp. Have read one or two chapters in Romans and the 29nth Psalm. opened by chance, read it. Expect a nice time, with the Register and Trumpet. It seems I am indebted to Roxy M. for the latter. I had not opened it when I wrote before. Give her my thanks for her thoughtfulness. Henry too was very glad to get it. Will’s letter was dated the 13nth. Should think they were having a hard time at work on digging trenches. I am not disposed to complain if we can escape that killing business. Frank writes finely, and in fine spirits. Will says he is [“]tough as a pine knot &c &c” I am glad indeed[--]wish W. was as hearty. I have been steadily improving in health for some days and feel like my old self--eat heartily. It is getting cool nights so have put on my other shirt. I left my white undershirts at Leesboro’. they were rotten, and it was so hot. I have not needed them ‘till now. And now about some more. Ellen wrote Alonzo, that the folks talked of coming out here to see us—that is Jos & Foster. if so, I wish you would send a pair of knit undershirts, blue or dark color. they are just as good, and will save you a good deal of work. You know I wear rather of a small size. I should like them very much, if you can send them so you had better. We have to have some one at Harper’s Ferry, to see close to any thing that comes, or we loose [sic] it, and that we can’t always do. Capt Prescott of Co B. was on the look-out and so got their things safely. there is no regular Express from there here, and so a team from the Reg. brot them up, but we can’t always have them. Expect my boots in the Capt’s box at Fred City, (left them at Leesboro’) so if I can get the shirts I am “all right” for the cold weather. Am glad about your Aid money. no doubt its all right, and trust the last of this month will bring me in something, but we Can’t tell, as the old Regts are complaining that the bounties to the new ones is cutting of their pay &c. Dinner call. Dinner over with and my things washed up—two tin plates & two spoons. Had Salt beef, bread, tea, a part of yours[?], nice. We often have our rations dealt out to us, so we can cook ourselves, such as Coffee, Sugar, Salt, pork &c. so ‘Ive [sic] just got me an extra plate for a fry dish. Shall carry my Tomato Can for a tea kettle, so I feel quite independent. But enough of this. What do you think of E. Judkins giving out? I suppose its all right for I think it would be a hard place, if I understand him. Saw Alonzo, today and shall again. He is very well indeed. Got letters last eve, but hadn’t read them this morn—had been so busy. Shall try and write Abbie today. Lottie sent me a sweet Geranium leaf, and tiny flower pressed. I have in my Testament. Did you get the leaves I sent? Got them at “Point of Rocks,” and some by the Canal as we marched up the other day. Will send you an oak leaf from my bed. [Marginal notes] [Page 1] It is a lovely day. What are you doing? Wish you and Lulu could come and sit with me this P.M. What would the little thing think to be at Church this P.M? At about 4 O’clk! I cant say much for our Chaplain for we don’t’ see him only on Sundays. Is a distant sort of a man and I am sorry to add not popular in the Reg. but we attend service regularly, and enjoy a good deal with our testaments in our tents. Tell me all how you get along. Am glad you let Edwd. P have the pictures. Did he get my letter? [Page 2] Remember me to Jos, Mary, all friends. [Pages 2-3] I will enclose Sarah’s letter. Don’t mention what I said of the Chaplain unless you are asked, but such is the case. Kiss little L. for her paper. Expect she is growing away from me. As ever Your Jerome [Page 4] Am I not getting on bravely with ink again? 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, October 19, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Pleasant Valley, MD. 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 1862-10-19 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 To Rev. Levi Ballou, Pleasant Valley Md. Oct 17/62 Brother Ballou, Having a few leisure moments I will offer a few words in answer to your kind letter of the 3d Inst. I intended when I left to have written before, but have had so many to think of and it being very tiresome work to write that I have neglected more than I ought. I suppose you have heard something of our experience since we left. So be sure we have thus far escaped the perils of the Battlefield but have seen full well the direful evils of war and it is a strange order of things that this terrible scourge should desolate so fair a land as ours. -- But as one nears the scene of conflict and witnesses the debasing effects of Slavery, one cannot wonder that here at least men are ready for desperate means in such a cause. The [?] is upon everything even here in Maryland, which is fair compared with the far south. The signs of a low state of moral and intellectual culture are everywhere visible and it will need an army of missionaries after our muskets have done their work. It looks very uncertain now when the next move[?] will take place. The rebels are just over near Winchester Va. and yesterday and day before our troops were skirmishing and occupied Charlestown, and were pushing on to W. I trust something will be accomplished before Winter. Last Sat eve as we were all preparing for a quiet time and Sabbath, at 5 PM. we were ordered to march and were soon on the cars and before midnight was in Frederick City 25 miles or so where a large quantity of stores were collected and threatened by a Rebel raid. Remained till Sunday P M. marching and countermarching, and in the eve came up to “Points [sic] of Rocks” and remained till Wednesday last when we marched back here some 12 miles, tired and fatigued as it was damp and cold and nothing to protect us but overcoats[.] This is only one of the trials of a soldiers life and the reg [?] many of them are worn out. You have seen in the papers the whole affair I suppose. It was the famous Stuart Cavalry raid[.] We are now encamped between two ranges of hills Each Ridge on one side and South Mountain on the other near Harpers Berry [sic], a pleasant place with good water. It is getting cool but quite pleasant in the middle of the day. I was much interested in your mention of the Sunday School and society affairs and while I rejoice greatly in the life of the former I exceedingly regret the state of Affairs of the latter and ever have done so[.] I have had no sympathy in the course pursued, especially in these times, and if some of our friends could[?] be here in the Army they would appreciate the honest and best efforts of an old friend rather than the house[?] should be closed. You certainly have had my sympathy and best wishes and I trust you will be favored and sustained by the strong Arm upon which we all lean in the day of trial and disappointment. My thought[s] are very often with you and the Sunday school, and your one family circle in particular for I felt they were my right hand in the S School and I trust a good fort [sic: fate?] is in store for them in the future. The health of the Orang[e] men is generally good[,] one or two cases of measels [sic] but doing well. I suppose my family are in O. doubtless you have seen them[.] wrote them yesterday[.] You will excuse this scrawl as I have to write on my little roll board resting upon my knee. Remember with kindest regards to all friends and be assured of my best regards for yourself and family. 36 Reg Mass Vols As ever your friend Ninth Army Corps Washington D.C. Jerome Peirce 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 Rev. Levi Ballou, October 17, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Rev. Levi Ballou Pleasant Valley, MD. 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 1862-10-17 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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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 Pleasant Valley 16 Oct/62 My dearest Wife, I wrote Jos. and Foster today, in haste feeling afraid, we might have to march suddenly, but all is quiet. it is now noon. Have just got letter nine in all, your last from O 10nth besides two others from Boston. Am sorry you feel so lonely and down hearted. You must try and cheer up if you wish to help us any, for we know too what it is to be away from our homes. I am glad you are getting picked up, and I hope you will be near by some different surroundings for I think you will feel better. (This is a private letter[;] as it is dated the same as Jos you can make it so) You speak of the folks having me homesick. If it is homesickness to prefer peace and my family circle to being out here, with all its fatigues and privations, then I am homesick, but not a moment have I regretted enlisting. But I ought not to notice it, especially when they have such a sick set of gallants at home! Ba[h]! Had a nice letter from Billerica, M. Frances, the same date as yours from O. also one from sister Heald[?] withers[?] just like her, cheerful and like old times—wants to send something—and let me say now tat we can’t have things sent till we are where some Express comes, and if Alonzo, has anything it is at Harpers Ferry, where he will have to send for it. When there is a chance I will let you know. We are living very well at present, and I can get along[.] We got back to our tents last night after a march of 12 miles. all pretty well. of J.H. I wrote to his father. Had a letter from Frank, from Suffolk[.] was well and in good spirits. A letter from Bro Ballou. will answer soon. Also one from Charles Sanger. Remember me to them all. Writing is almost as hard as marching so friends must be patient, but I thank them for remembering me so kindly. We had a pleasant march up the Canal from “Point of Rocks[.]” It is a wild romantic place, a high cliff of rock 150 ft high. I gathered some weeds by the Canal, as we rested[.] I will enclose, for you to press for Lulu. Dear little one, who would have thought she realized so much about home? She don’t want to see papa more than he wants to see her. I wish I could say, or do[,] something to cheer you up[--]have tried to always. I feel that a – time will decide something and can only years hope for the best. All we can to is to work—everybody—and do something to the great end. Henry M. is writing home. I think I get all your letters now though some of the boys complain. I write at the rate of two letters a week to you alone. Tell me all about your visit to Mr. Ward and whether you have got to go to him in person every month. it seems as though you might authorize someone or have him send it to you. Did you get my letter saying “I would not return to O at any rate” &c[.] I heard an expression for there, saying “I might whistle to keep my Courage = of it when I wrote. I know how they up” &c. it provoked me, and was thinking = feel[?] But enough—don’t say anything about it. get your things fixed at B. and let that end our connections there always remembering our friends there. I hope you will enjoy much with the Mayo’s. my best regards to them all. I have answered his letter, in one of Henry’s. Have recd. a “Trumpet Freeman” &c from Mary, I suppose, thanks. You see I am attempting ink. my pencils were so bad, and the Sutler brought in some ink. will try and scrawl, but if you Could see the comforts of writing you would prize them. Will stop awhile and see Alonzo R before closing. Could you make me a Soap bag and send in a paper. Oiled silk is good to make it of. it need be but very small--as long as half of this sheet of paper (up and down[)], and not quite as wide. 3 P.M. Have just got through Co Drill and must close, for it looks like moving tonight. Still we may not[.] Direct as before, and keep in good spirits. Kisses for you[r]self and darling Lulu. Shall think of you Constantly and remain as ever your own Jerome Put on Corpl. before my name, and direct so in future Corpl. J. Peirce etc. 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, October 16, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Pleasant Valley, MD. 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 1862-10-16 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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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document “Point of Rocks” Md 14 Oct 1862. My dear Wife, For the last few days, a life of fatigue, excitement, and change! – On Sat eve, as I was thinking of getting through Dress Parade, and a quiet Sabbath, with letters to friends, my testament and various pleasant dreams, all was to be changed: As the companies had formed the Col came in, and “put up the Colors”! we are ordered to march, “with noting but overcoats.” This was at 5 P.M. (An aid, or messenger has just come in, and we may have to move again in a moment), and we were soon at the depot, two miles down the road (near Harper’s Ferry) and about 8 Oclock was on the Cars for Frederick City where we arrived before midnight, dark and looking like rain. After a while we we[re] in one of the principle streets, getting rest as best we could, on the sidewalks, doorways and quite cold. And so the night wore away, till Sabbath morn! And what a Sabbath! To be sure we heard the “Church going bells,” and it seemed quite “human” to see Ladies[,] children &c. Well about Six A.M. we marched out to open ground near the city, where we rested till almost noon when “fall in” again, and we marched off towards Washington, about a mile out of City, where we halted, till between three and four P.M. marched back to the city and took the Cars for this place, where we arrived about 8 Oclk A.M., raining, and chilly. marched up a little ways, into the “street” or mud lane, rocks hills and Cornfields and so we passed such a night! It rained and I made out to crawl under some Cornstalks with the Color Sergeant and slept a little for I was tired, for wherever we move we are crowded into small space, and no getting a comfortable position. Well the night passed, got some wet, but I am well and better than I have been for many days. a good providence is shielding me. my Cold is even better, and I begin to think hardship is good for me. Well, this morning we marched down here in a pleasant field near a fine spring, where we [are] waiting the next “turn in affairs.” Mr. Stevens is writing near me. Now, the Cause of all this. A rebel raid again, and good deal of scare! It seemed some Rebel Cavalry had crossed the river, and threatened, even F. City where a large quantity of Stores are Collected, for that is one of the Depots. But with all of our discomfort, stir &c. we have seen seven or eight Reb prisoners, at F. City and one hard looking fellow brought in last eve. The boys are most all quite well, our hot Coffee, brought us to, and we think it on the whole “strangely funny”, and not a little tiresome[.] We are living very well, and I got some good fruit, apples[,] at F. City and done everything to set my bowels right. Saw some pleasant things in the City--one little boy which looked like Bertie Smith—and being Sabbath day, much that reminded us of the Comforts of home. There were other Regiments, Cavalry, Artillery &c. and it looked like work for awhile. There was some firing at a distance but the result we know nothing of as yet. It is supposed the Rebs are about here, ready for mischief whenever we are away. We are on sort of Picket duty, and how long remain, and when we shall go back to camp, Can’t say. We’ve nothing but our Overcoats. Jos. H is unwell—looks like the measles. has returned to camp with a few others, and where I hope we shall be soon, for the thoughts of tents seem like home. I am sitting on the ground, the men eating dinner all around me, and not very private, but I have thought of you all I assure you. Expect there is a mail at the Camp and feel anxious to get it. There are many questions I ought to answer, but forget it, in writing. Do as you feel best about moving all your things to B. Make yourself as little Care and work as possible. My “Swathes” are just the thing[.] Could not do without them. Am taking just as good care of myself as possible, but exposure is inevitable. Don’t know when this will be mailed, but its ready. Am reading the Epistles, as you suggest. Love and kisses for Lulu which she must share with mother. Hope sometime to talk over this adventure for there is a good deal not put down here. As ever your loving 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, October 14, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie "Point of Rocks", MD. 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 1862-10-14 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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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Weaverton, “Pleasant Valley” 9th Oct/62 My dearest Wife, I [sic: A] generous bunch of letters lie here before me—arrived today—also the package [of] letters &c by Seargent [sic] B, and altho’ I mailed a letter but a few moments before he came I will add another today for you at Orange where I suppose you will rec[e]ive this. Well my dear, I thank you as your nearest friend for so remembering me, it keeps the spirits bright to get such. I hope you will gradually rise through the darkened hours, which I know will rise, through all the questioning, to a noble, and cheerful resignation to the way which seems marked out for us, for surely where come tears and heart sundering, but there shall be a Compensation and reward, somewhere in the future. Ah, Allie, on the ground, these many nights, when naught but the stars and pale moon seemed to give any light to the weary soldier, I have meditated the strange problem that I was away here from those most dear to me? I cannot tell all in words, but I trust—trust—and what more can we do? I know you are not alone, but a “Sparrow doth not fall,” and I fondly believe all will yet be well. I know not what to think of the notice friends seem to take of me and my letters, written hurriedly amid a thousand interruptions, and with nothing but my knees for a table, and getting pretty weary before closing. As a “journal” I should be glad to have them preserved as my own impressions and experience of [“]Life in the Army during the great Rebellion.” If they are of any further value, hope they will be corrected, and I am only too happy to sister Abbie do the same. Recd. three of yours, before Browns. I think I get them all now. Also one from Sister May (f[r]om O). Wrote to Eddie H. and Lucy today. We are excused from Battalion Drill for two days past, leaving a little more leisure, and so I write again. Glad you recd the money. I conclude your “State Aid” is all right. You shall not want. if I had thought such would have been the case, do you think I would have come? As a soldiers wife you are entitled, to all consideration, in all that pertains to your Comfort and welfare, and just as soon as pay-day comes You will hear from me. Your letters are generally very pleasant and I know it is natural to feel lonely but pray do not that part prey upon your mind, and one thing I believe is certain. This War Can’t last a very long while and then everything will change and that beyond Calculation. The Emancipation Act will start enterprise in many forms, besides they are going about the new Regts filling up the Regular Army, which will be easier doing now than when we are discharged. Have been somewhat ill, of late, from Cold water &c but that is different here, like home and am better, and like myself[.] Remember me to the friends at O. with thanks for their letters. Must close, as letter[s] have to be mailed at Dress Parade which is close at hand. As ever your devoted husband Jerome P.S. It is impossible to write whole letters in ink. It is scarce, and nothing to set an ink stand on. H.H.M. thanks you very kindly for the same. He read it over two or three times. 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, October 9, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Weaverton [Weverton?], "Pleasant Valley" [MD.] 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 1862-10-09 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 “Pleasant Valley” Md 8 Oct/62 Another tedious march, and a change of location. Yesterday at 3 A.M. the call sounded, and a little before 7. we were on the march--our Brigade--and but for the fatigue and Knapsacks, should have grown quite sentimental. Took our course thro’ a wild wood, up steep places, and finally crossed Elk Ridge, where for two miles it was like c[r]ossing Tully mountain—a wild scene of grandeur and magnificence. From the summit of the ridge is a fine look-out through the long valley, for miles dotted with nice farms, and where we got a taste of some apples, a treat indeed. But it was a trial to the Regiment, nearly half of them, yes quite, “fell out” myself among the rest, nearly all of the O boys included, the hardest time we ever saw, and a few more such will render the Reg useless. We are subject to the Brigade officer and were shown no mercy. Arrived at this ground about 3 P.M. The distance was not so much but the character of the road, besides the weather is the hottest I ever felt, particularly today. Our Camp is in a delightful spot, between the Elk Ridge or Maryland Heights, and South mountain chain, Harpers Ferry in sight about three miles southwest. It is one of those quiet retired spots we read of, a grove of hard wood, a few steps from our tents, with a “bab[b]ling brook” at the bottom of steep banks and good water for drink or bathing[.] Have been too exhausted to do much but get my Coffee--made my own last eve—and wash[ed] out a shirt this morn. Drills go on just the same, but they drag very much. This sounds like complaining—we shall feel better soon. I am still about, and am thankful accordingly. Wrote you last sabbath, and shall be very brief this time. I always write for fear something may occur that I may be prevented. Don’t know how long we may remain here—some talk that we may winter here. We can hear the Car whistle once more, which seems like home. But where and how are you? should like to make you a call, but it don’t look much like it a present, so we must be patient. Had a letter from Will and frank, Sunday, and a[n]swered it, to Suffolk Va, all well[.] Henry M. is sitting under a tree writing, near by. Wishes to be remembered, and will be very thankful to hear from you. About your moving your things from O., I think you had better insist upon it, or sell, for I shall not go back there at any rate. Tell me all the items when you get there. Take particular care of the Library and Pictures for Lulu’s sake if nothing more. How is the darling. tell her papa has scarcely seen a little girl since he left her, and has only her picture to look at. Papa sends her many kisses, and knows she is a good girl. I wish I could dream of you, but sleep is sound and sweet even on the hard uneven ground, and has become almost second nature already. Saw Alonzo R at Dress Parade last eve. The C boys suffered severely. Am very thankful to Foster for the stamp, one in you[r]s also. It will soon be Co Drill and must close. Love abundently [sic] to you always. hope for a mail soon. 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, October 8, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie "Pleasant Valley", MD. 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 1862-10-08 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. 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 Oct 6th 1862 Friend[?] Mayo, Henry is sitting out in the sun near the tent writing and I will add a word in reply to yours[.] I cannot tell you news for doubtless you have been kept posted as far as concerns us here, but I wish to thank you for writing me in person. I have much to be indebted for in the thoughtfulness of friends, for I have received 62 letters since arriving at this camp, and I assure you it is all duly appreciated. My thoughts often turn from these scenes of [?], to those quiet hours at home, and to the sabbaths in quiet Old Orange, and I trust we may soon witness more peaceful times, for I can see that the neare[r] we appro[a]ch to the scene of Conflict the more hidious [sic] and repulsive it is, and altho’ I do not regret coming, I shall be glad to feel our duty done, and peace established on some permanent [sic] basis. It is a deep problem and nothing short of the wisest councils among men, and the favoring guidance of a good Prov[i]dence can deliver us all of which[?] I believe [sic] will finally [?]. Am glad to hear of the life at S School[.] remember me to them[.] tell them to figh[t] the good fight at home, while we do something here for the same great cause tho’ in a different way for had this section, and that farther south been favored with the churches and Sunday schools of N England we should never have been called from our peaceful homes. It sounds pleasant of evenings to hear some of our familier [sic] [?] “Homeward bound” and other, sung here as we do[.] I trust the coming—yes the present Autumn[--]be pleasent [sic] and bountiful of good things, and may you have health to enjoy it all. It was very cold here last night, tho’ the [sic] in the day time it is warm and lovely evenings. Remember me to your family each and all, and shall always be glad to hear from you. Very truly yours. Jerome Peirce PS Received a letter from my brother [?] last eve from Suffolk, Va where he is stationed in the Old Sixth Mass reg[.] a large force is collecting in the vicinity South of Richmond so I trust when we get ready to strike here it will find the rebels between two fires so that they will be finished next 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 Friend (Mayo), October 6, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Friend (Mayo) [Undetermined] Description An account of the resource From Jerome to Friend (Mayo) 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 1862-10-06 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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