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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 near “Antietam Iron Works” Oct 5th 1862 My dearest Wife, Laying aside all sounds of war, I wish you Could he here to share this lovely scene. I am seated under a cedar tree, in the lovely wood about a quarter of a mile from our Camp, where I stole out this Sabbath morn, “so cool so calm so bright, Bridal of the earth and sky”. Near me is another soldier writing while another is cutting Cedar twigs, for flooring our tent, and no sound but the sighing of the wind thro’ the trees. We have [had] very hot oppressive weather for some days, and together with the lime water has debilitated me somewhat as it has very many of the Reg. but am much better and hope soon to master the change. Yesterday P.M. it came out cool high wind, and rain, and this morning it is very refreshing. And now, what shall I say to interest you? No change in the situation. One incident, of the past week, is a marked item. on Thurs. we were called into line at quarter before seven a.m. the whole Corps, to receive his Excellency A Lincoln, accompanied by Gen’s McC. and Burnside. waited about five hours when they appeared finely mounted, the Pres and Gen McC on dark horses. The Pres is like his pictures on the U.S. Notes, and I knew “a great way off”. McC. was even finer looking than his picture, more of the refined, quiet scholarly man—small, finely built, and lighter Complectioned [sic] than you would suppose—beard like his pictures only not so prominent. wore a cap like the rest of us. Burnside is a towering massive man of work with an immense Kossuth Hat, Common blouse and like his pictures very much. Has a searching black eye, and white teeth and looks the hero every inch. It was a grand sight, so many troops, about 8,000 in sight from where I stood, and from fifteen to thirty thousands, in all. accounts differ as to how many we number but it is a vast host, some--most--of them war-worn and broken Regts. with a few new Regts. complete. Yesterday our Camp was a little start[l]ed by a battery about a quarter of a mile from us, opening on the woods the other side of the river, so we heard the shot and shell whiz, and burst. Some said it was to scatter Rebs, who were erecting masked batteries, and others for practice on new shot and gun. We are near the traitors, and the papers talk of work but I think the impression now is that we (our Reg) will see no fighting but will go to winter quarters while more experienced troops will do the heavy work. The position of the armies would indicate a Collision soon, but we have learned that all is uncertain, and changeable. I have a let[t]er to Abbie as yet unfinished and which I expected to mail [?] but [I] was to[o] fatigued to finish so[?] shall mail it with this. I wrote you last Tues. Have had no mail since Monday last. I have no stamps and it is almost impossible to get any here, but the Chaplain endorses them, so they will come. Sent you 5,00 in my last, which I hope you will receive. I think you will have no trouble about the State Aid, as H Boyden has his. I wrote to Joseph a few lines, about it. I suppose if they find folks have any property they will try and get rid of paying it, but I have no fears. I understand the Col. and I know one Capt has sent home papers to secure to the[ir] families the same. How and where are you? How much I would like to see this business closed and could once more be in our good old sabbath loving N.E.! I am not “home-sick,” but war sick—such suffering—the fact that such is the method to settle disputes, it is terrible. Very near me is the new-made grave of a Penna Volunteer, the head near a little Cedar the foot near a stump, with a neat board, name, age &c 100 Reg. A lovely spot enough, but away from home. Well, Let us trust that out of all this some great good is to arise. Had a walk and chat with Alonzo. We are the same as ever, and enjoy much together, talk over our letters together &c. and even books in the quiet moonlight nights, and we are having lovely ones. With the “bab[b]lng brooks” and N. England thrift “My Maryland” would be a paradise almost.= I forgot to mention the “Katy-dids”, which we hear in the woods nights. They say “Katy-did”, “Katy-didn’t,” in a tone like the Locust. I think they must be similar in kind, but we Can’t get a sight of them. How is darling Lulu? She little knows how much you are in mind. God grant she may never know what you are passing thro[u]gh. Kiss her many times for me. I like your keeping her mind clear of sad things, and for her education some way will be provided—don’t burden your mind, now, take all the comfort you can with her. I wish we could have been paid off. the last day of this month is pay day and I hope something will Come of it. If possible you shall hear from me then. I[‘]ve sat here sometime. Will finish at the tent after the day is near closed. P.M. At my tent. It will soon be service time, and then Dress Parade, so will close. It is cool and breezy, and feel much better than I have for some days, and if I could only get some letters would be quite well. There is nothing since morning worth mention. Our dinner, was Stewed beans, quite good, but not a Sunday dinner at home, but we are hardened to our fare and most of us are hearty. A few of my books, or some Magazine would have been a delight today as it has been very quiet. Had a prayer meeting a few steps from our tent this morning singing, ex[h]ortations and prayer. Have read a paper or two testament, and thought much of you all. Hope this will find you all well. Don’t get sick, breaking up at Orange[.] Shall expect to hear you are nicely fixed at B before cold weather. Write often as possible. I will write other of my friends as I get time. Recd. E Hayne’s. will answer sometime. At times I fell much like writing and again I get disturbed and Can’t do much[,] so friends must be patient. I don’t forget them. Lucy, Mother love to them each and all. As ever your own Jerome Tell me of Geo Pratt and how he is etc. Burnside is riding through a portion of the troops and they are cheering him. 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 5, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Camp near "Antietam Iron Works" [Maryland] 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 1862-10-05 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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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 Near the Potomac, 30th Sept 1862. My dearest Wife, On this lovely morning, (the sun just hidden sufficient to make it Cool and shady) in a lovely part of “My Maryland.” I resume the pencil again to you. I wish you could have just looked upon the sight yesterday P.M. The mail arrived about noon, distributed about 2 P.M. and such joyful faces. After more than two weeks of waiting it was indeed a Godsend and set the whole Camp in joyous hilarity except a few who received none, and they had the sympathy of the rest. Well I got Six, all thanks to the dear Good friends! Three were from our dearest self, dated 17th 20th & 21st from Bil, the last from Boston. I expect I have not got all of yours, as I have not all of mine. one from Foster I have not recd. I should value it much and hope it will come yet. One from Abbie of the 17th, one from Finney, one from E. Haynes, from Mr. Baker of Orange, (I wrote him and the S. School awhile ago)]. Am glad to have good news generally and trust the same health, and security will still keep all our dear friends and interests at home, and ‘tis a great deal to know we are a wall of strong arms and glittering steel, to still protect our best hopes at home, and already the Rebel hosts are cooled of their mad endeavors to “invade” the North! But of the Past, Left Camp “Rocks” as we facetiously call it--owing to the “stony places” where we last Camped--on Friday P.M. a Column of some 8500 men, and made three miles or so to this place, a little nearer the Potomac between it and Antietam Creek. It is a lovely spot, and a wide valley, to the West, some two miles and in front, are the belt of hills between us and Virginia (see the map) while undulating land, woods of Cedar, about, front and Right, and some 40000 to 75000 troops on hill and plain filling the whole area, and in the eve lighted up like a la[r]ge City. I wish I was an artist for it is a “continual feast” to the eyes. But I must tell you more. Lou R. came into the Capt’s tent last eve, where I was chatting, and seemed as overjoyed as a boy at his letters, two from Nellie, and we “walked and talked” till roll call 9 oclk, and almost imagined ourselves once more at home, even while talking over the chances of the war prompted by the little incident, of my being appointed one of the Color guard, a post of danger and honor. The duty is in the Centre of the Reg at Review, Dress parade and line of Battle. A co[r]poral is selected from each Co[.] Frank Crofts is from the “Phalanx,” so we are indeed under the folds of the starry flag, “By angel hands to valor given[.]” Jos H had a letter from his mother, and two papers[.] No particular news, only there is a rush for Certificates of disability to serve in the army and Mr. Baker is quite funny over it. But O is doing well notwithstanding, and I only hope the response will be general[?] for the appearance alone of the host can send, will crush the rebellion without much more fighting. We are having a beautiful season here, and the pleasantest period of our Camp life is passing. Should like to be in Bila a little while. by the way, the Potomac river looks a little like the Concord at B but for the Color. the streams all have a yellow, muddy Color. There is a steep rugged bushy bank, which looks off into Virginia, and a Canal running beside it, with deserted Lime Kilns, on the bank, for it is a great for Lime Stone Country, and the water effects us more or less, but therefor[e] I have been exceedingly well, and am so still for I am Careful of myself, and am not anxious to die either by bullets or desease [sic], but shall endeavor to “stand by the flag[.]” Had a Brigade Review this A.M. Gen Wil[l]cox, and Inspection Dress parade &c. by and by, so will rest awhile It is almost dark and the mail is closing—will add a closing word. You ask if Capt S. is a[s] popular as ever. he is and is a very kind and excellent man. Expect our first Lieut from Hubbardston soon. been sick. from the 25th Reg. I presume I have forgot[t]en many items, but not the love I bear you and our dear little Lulu. Regimental inspection, Dress Parade, (and Review this A.M.) so I am somewhat fatigued. I enclose $,00 as I can do without it, so I Just on “Please forward” in hopes it will ensure a safe arrival. Hope to hear from Foster. Love to all. As ever, Your Jerome Excuse this paper. Half of Mr. Baker’s. Have to make the most of Stationery. 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, September 30, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Camp near the Potomac 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 1862-09-30 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 Near Sharpesburg [sic] Sept 25, 1862 My dearest Wife, I had scarcely closed my last at Keedysville last Sunday P.M. when we were ordered to pack up and about 3 P.M. started for this place, 4 miles, which is with the main force of Gen Burnside and formes [sic] one of the Army Corps which holds the rebels, who are in Virginia in a shattered condition. Have been waiting for a mail before I wrote again. expect one today as it is on the way and hope to get it before I send this. Have no particular news to offer. have not seen a paper since Sunday, but our Capt. was ill at Frederick City, and came yesterday. Says the impression is that the fighting is about over with. I hope it may be so, for to see the carnage and ruin hereabouts is sufficient to sicken one of war. We passed this the village of Sharpesburg [sic], and it is riddled with shot from our Artillery at the fight a week or more ago. One fine brick house has a ball hole completely through it, and the course battered away four[?] two feet, as tho’ a 64 pounder had hit it. Have seen Converse Mayo, and Harland Metcalf. They are pretty well. Converse had three narrow escapes at the battles, was in two at So Mountain and Sharpsburg. bullets burnt his skin in three places, either of which would have ruined him if not killed him. He is a soldier every inch. Metcalf was well—attendant to Dr Church, a light duty. We are encamped on Antietam Creek, woods, cornfield in the rear, a steep bank within ten feet of our tent, some 50 feet high like Millers River near Acted[?], only the creek [?] half as wide. Here is about 130000 troops hereabouts, and the night time presents a fine sight sight [sic]. The measles are in the Reg some which prevents us from moving for the present. Shall probably be at Harpers Ferry sometime[.] We have little to do but go thro’ the manual of Arms, and inspection of arms, as the ground is not fitted. Dress parade last we[ek] in a Cornfield, on a hill side—awkward job. Weather is fine with Cool nights and mornings. The health of our boys is good[.] We are in an out-of-the-way region and have short rations some of the time. Got some Sugar and splendid molasses sy[r]up yesterday with a few home made cakes from a farm house, and we have lived. Jos H. is tenting with us for the present. Wrote to Sister Sarah yesterday[.] (Jos H. has just come in with a loaf of warm bread—bravo!) We find it hard to get postage stamps. please enclose some occasionally. Will add more by [?]. 5 P.M.—As a specimen of what we live[?] here. Just as we were closing the 10 Oclk Drill, this A.M. orders came to pack and be ready for marching at 1. O clock P.M Well all ready, stood till 4 P.M. when we [were] ordered back to tents, so here we are waiting for supper, Henry M. reading the paper. News seems favorable. the Proclamation I hope will close the war shortly. We know nothing of the future. The rebs “May make another dash for vi[c]tuals[.] if they do we are ready for them A beautiful day and have thought much of you. Are you at Orange? Hope you will be fixed at B son, where I hope to meet you all in less than a year. No mail yet. will not seal this till morning. A kiss for you and Lulu, and may heaven keep you always. Went to a tent meeting last Eve[.] fine singing, scripture reading, and a beautiful prayer from Sergeant White of Roxbridge[?][.] Evening by Candle light— Jos H. reading “Baltimore Clipper[.]” Dress Parade. there was no mention of marching tomorrow, so we may remain but, I think not. Thought I would add a few words as I could, as when we do march, it will be rapidly, and I shall be too fatigued for much writing. Had a nice supper of biscuit and molasses, Coffee &c sweetened with our own sugar. The Union folks at the farm house, like the Mass Boys, and make more money selling bread, than regular work. We share so that a little Cash goes a great way, for we have been short at this Camp. You will think we think of nothing but eatables, but we have singing, reading, and it would do you good to see how much attention the “Good book” receives from some of the boys, and I often think of Cromwell’s army as pictured in “Woodstock[.]” Have “confabs” with Lou R and Ben E. Had a cleaning up of the Camp grounds yesterday, which makes it look more Comfortable. I don’t know as these things will interest you, but O try to give a picture of Army Life in a dispirited way, for we are liable to “pack knapsack” at any moment. Tell Edward P. and H. I will remember them soon, but they must not wait for me. How goes life at C with Ed P? Saw some gentleman from Worcester sent out for the wounded of the 35th[.] Said the “men were coming”! Am glad of it, for I think the appearance of this vast Army will settle the matter soon, for evidence accumulates daily of the desperate condition of the “rebs,” and the wretched state of things at the South. Must bid you Good Night, and shall close in the morning anyhow, but hope for letters from home before I do. Direct, to 36 Reg Co H. Mass Vols “Ninth Army Corps,” as we get letters by the Division Mail now. Two Divisions (40,000) form a Corps[.] We are part of the 1st Div 3d Brigade 9th Corps &c. A Div. Composes 4 Brigades[,] 4 Regts a Brigade &c 8. P.M. Henry M. just came in. Says the talk in Camp is that we shall move at 4 Oclk A M which means early, so I will Close. Love abund[ant]ly to all. Ever Jerome [Marginal notes] [Page 1] Capt Hastings Co. My Testament is a dear Companion. As ever your own Jerome [Page 2] Direct to the Ninth Army Corps, in addition to former way. 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, September 25, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Camp near Sharp[e]sburg, 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 1862-09-25 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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Sharp[e]sburg https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/85f638f7e09709c7b7f8a5bfcc91c328.jpg faefe00bdecfba8c88a5e1d3eb8bd13b https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/6b387893a8dfb4b2c85bad565f261c07.jpg 58f584633d7a927de3908aef91ff9609 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/27bb7a335143f4a7a898e65f244dda58.jpg ccba3f239bf2aa5880742ec9d6956c80 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 Sunday morning 21st It is little past 8 O’clk A.M Sunday morning and I trust a day of rest. Went out early to get water, wash &c[.] Have to go about half a mile, but the water is good, and as I preffer[?] it all have had no trouble. Have been lying down, reading the Testament, & took a little walk[.] saw Alonzo R. very busy, and well. has written home at F. City. Am feeling very well. have some cold nothing serious. my limbs are getting stronger. expect our next march shall have to carry knapsacks. The “Harper’s Weekly” of 27th contains an excellent map of our rout[e]. “Turners Gap,” is fine scenery, and all along through there was a severe battle, some days before we came and could see some of the marks. several graves of Indiana boys. The battle hereby was near Sharpsburg, where we expect to go next. The 35th Mass and 9th N.H. was badly cut up. Victims are in the barns where we went for water this morn. I have seen enough to show what Slavery has done for the Country. I don’t know as we shall be in action yet but it will not be strange so you must muster your faith and resolution and try to feel that whatever happens will be for the best, for our “boys” have now seen what war is, and are resigned, and will try and do their duty. I have said this much as a matter of duty, as the time has Come to speak so much. I have no thought but to be supported by the same hand that has led us thus far, and which will look after those who are left behind. I wish very much to hear from you, and a mail will overtake us soon I think. I intended to have writ[t]en Mr Walker’s folks--wish you would—and remember me to them. Tell Mother I could not spare the cap nights. Have found it of great value. I suppose she must have heard from Capt J. We are about 70 miles from Washington, and have seen nearly the entire length of Maryland, it being only about 16 miles to the line of Penn. and how the Rebs ever dared to come here is more than I can tell. They say they have lost Fifty thousand men by it (a statement of one of their own officers)[.] The whole Country is mountainous, and a perfect gauntlet for Artillery. the field above us (about two miles off) extended four miles, some say five or six, and is covered with wrecks—old guns [and] wagons—and they are still burying the dead. But I hope a better scene is to come, when we shall return and “smoke the pipe of peace,” and be once more united in our good old Mass home. How and where are you? I need not say how much I think of you all, and may heaven grant a peaceful lot for you, and our darling Lulu. Kiss her for me. Tell her to love mama and be a good girl and not forget her papa[.] We shall be put to duty more than ever. will write others when I can, but for the present I shall write to you only. I get to[o] weary to think of writing more. Inspection, service &c today[.] if I can will add another word, but if I can’t give love to each and all. Don’t get alarmed by reports for some of us will write, whatever takes place. As ever Your loving husband Jerome P 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, September 21, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Near Keedysville, MD. 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 1862-09-21 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 Near Keedysville, Md 20 Sept 1862 My dearest Allie After a tedious march of three days and a half in succession, we have reached this place, which is in the very seat of war, and within a short distance of a bloody field, and the victims of which we have met hourly for the last two days. But let me say a word about our march. We left Brookville Weds morning, and went 15 miles, to beyond a miserable village called Damascus, where we camped outdoors in a musty and damp night, and weary I assure you. But after a while we had a ration of hot coffee and had a good nights sleep. Early Thu[r]s morn. moved into Frederick City, about 17 miles, through Monrovia[,] Newmarket, &c. The county is more hilly and N.E. like in Nature but nothing else. Frederick is a pretty place in a valley surrounded by heights, South Mountain &c[.] Yesterday morn. left F.C. and came beyond Middletown, thro’ a beautiful Country but marked by the rebel raid and camped on a beautiful hill[,] a chain, or branch of the Blue Ridge, with a charming view thro’ wide vallies [sic], much like Berkshire, Mass. Today was the crossing of the mountain, in which I rode most of the way, (Our Knapsacks have been carried since we left Damascus), and tho’ foot sore and wearied I am in good health, and only wish I could step in and tell you my adventures, instead of these miserable scrawls. Arrived here about noon today. We are at the rear of the main army and our next move is very uncertain. You have heard of the battles for the last few days no doubt[.] I cannot tell you half we have scene [sic], and if we don’t get hardened it will not be from want of seeing the victims, in all shapes of suffering, and we have talked with those from the 15th and 21st Reg. Capt Joselyn, of Worcester[,] is wounded and gone to Washington. Saw one of his (Reg) men yesterday and they agreed exactly, in the wrist and back, but will get well. They say he is a good fellow. Boonsboro and the village here are hospitals, every church, school house and many private dwel[l]ings are given up for the same purposes, and as I write, the cannon are heard in two or three directions, and it is supposed Siegel and Burnside are finishing Jackson and his forces, which are said to be hemmed in near Harpers Fer[r]y[.] Two columns of rebel prisiners [sic] went past here today, and near New Market we met some 5000. of our men who were parolled [sic] at Harper’s Ferry. It was a disgraceful affair. I have given you a rapid and poor account of things, and you may think sad, but we are in good spirits and only hope to see before many days the total destruction of Jackson’s army and the doing up of the Rebellion, which according to those best able to judge here will follow as the “Rebs” are in a most desperate condition. We hope to be Brigaded soon and so be in better shape in some particulars. Wrote to Frank & Will before leaving Brookville. No letters from home on the road[.] Direct to Washington as ever[.] See Harpers Weekly for a map of our travels. Will add more tomorrow. 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, September 20, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Near Keedysville, MD. Description An account of the resource From Jerome to Peirce 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 1862-09-20 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 Camp “Forbes” Brookville Md 16 Sept 1862 My very dear little wife and daughter, It is almost 8 Oclk A M, just after rations, which means Coffee and hard bread, and meat, and I assure you it “goes good” too. Well, we haven’t much news that certain, so I am going to have a rambling conversation answering questions &c[.] You will probably hear by my letters of Sunday, that we expected to move suddenly. well that proved a “hoax”, a sham messenger got into camp, and the Col wouldn’t move. We are among rascally rebels who are very good to our faces but would gladly see us cut up, but we are enough for them, so don’t feel alarmed. It is cloudy and Cool. I am feeling very home like. This may sound strange, and let me here ask you to dismiss at once, and forever, from your mind the thought that I was dissatisfied with my home. God knows I love you all sincerely, but when I saw and felt the condition of the Country, all employments at home, and especially at mean rates of compensation, seemed contemptable in Comparison, with standing under the Flag in defense of the best Country and government on earth, and I am glad more so than ever that I done as I did, for it places you and me in a more elevated condition than ever and if I live thro’ it, it will bring its own “exceeding great reward.” There is something in the stir and commotion of Soldier life, which you women can’t fully realize perhaps, and which we think not the less of you, there is a wonderful fascination in the thought of the work we are doing. The married men, I notice, and I have talked with many of them, are the most happy, and devoted in the service, while the young and single are the inconstant and faultfinding. So much for having something to defend. So I want you to feel as a soldiers Wife what I do as a “Soldier of the Army of the Union”! Well, I did think of our wedding day, a lovely day here (or at Leesboro Camp 10 miles back) and thought I should mention it but slipped my pen. You speak of a letter written the 11th. I got one written the 7th and one this Morn which I enjoyed so much over my bread and Coffee and glad you are well. I want to hear of you as cosily fixed at B with our effects, goods &c with you. Jos H. had a letter this morning from his mother, very kindly. She had written you. Jos. had gone to Royalston. Lottie Houghton was threatened with a fever. Will Miller sick at Alexandria in hospital. Ballon (Supt.) was to be first Leut. of a new company. Lively times, there[?] [are] so many men going to war. Saw B Edmonds yesterday. Says Wm. Finney, says, he feels almost ashamed to be seen in the street while so many are in the Army, and that’s how they feel We have a rumor in camp this morn that we are to start for somewhere, where we shall be pleasantly fixed for some time to come, where we shall have a pleasant “habitation and a name”. I hope it may be so, for in foul weather it would be agreeable, very, but we are fast learning to have no faith till the moment of action. No papers in camp yesterday but those we received from home, and they will be very welcome. It is so good to feel when we leave drill for the tents that there is something from home to greet our eyes. We are exceedingly favored with the men—a good set too—yes some four ministers in the ranks. Service on Sunday by the Chaplain. A good speaker, and a common sense discourse on the evils common in Camp. Swearing, gaming &c &c[.] Read drawn up in line, closing with dress Parade or guard, which takes about a 100 men[?], a fine sight. The drummers, or Guard if they have one[,] marches in front, from Right, (the head of the line) to Left, and back, wh[e]n the Sergeants come to the center in front, and report their number &c, whether absent “or accounted for.” they return to place, then Commissioned Officers, Capts &c. Come to Centre, march forward to the Col, who gives any orders, he may have, to be Communicated to the men, when the Companies are marched of[f] by the Sergeants to their quarters. The neighboring people, ladies slaves &c (There are scarcely any young men to be seen here) were present at the service, while the cannon were booming away to the west towards the mountains, where we expect McC and Burnside were punishing the rebels. We hear the guns at a distance every day, more or less, and the summit of the Virginia mountains are in sight from some elevated[?] spot. In marching, we halt for a few moments about every mile and over, have a halt for an hour or so, when we fill our Canteens, drop knapsacks, & take a lunch. It is expected we shall march from 10 to 15 miles a day, or more as we get used to it. I saw an account of the march of troops a few days before us over this road, which pronounced it worse even than anything in the Richmond Campaign. The dust is fearful on these roads, but our Reg bear it like “regulars.” Our Orderly Sergeant, Fisher of Northfield[,] is quite unwell. Sort of a fev[e]r and trouble in the bowels. No other sickness of note in our Co, which is full. Leut Howe will have his commission. Henry Mayo sends his love to you. I like him more than ever. Jos H is just about the same as ever. Well and wild in talk. he is on guard today. The slaves bring us “Hoe Cake” hot in butter, roasted apples, pies &c. which are good. I don’t indulge much but occasionally a little something tastes very good. Will try and look out for the money. The Camp abounds in singular characters. We have a Billy Howard who is half Spanish, used to live in C, knows Mr Everett (O.C.) who has befriended him, used to be missionary on board of a War Ship, has been in the English Army in India, was at Delhi in the great Rebellion, also in the 25th Reg, was injured at Annapolis, and had to return home. Enlisted at Gardner. A good hearted fellow, and I like him much, one of the Corporals &c is quite a talker on religion but now tro[u]bled with doubts, but is a smart debater. 28 years old. Would be called a back slider, but is nearer the mercy seat at heart than a great many of more pretensions. Have no trace of Frank[.] Shall write to W. Have written about all I can think of. Will write Sarah, and Ed Peirce and Ed Haynes by and by—be patient all. As ever your loving husband Jerome [Marginal notes] [Page 2] Shall keep our knapsacks tho’ lightened. Shall not send any thing home. [Pages 2-3] News favorable this morn. Please inclose stamps occasionally as we can’t get them easily here. [Page 5] Had a letter from Abbie. Wrote to Billerica the other day. 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, September 16, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Camp "Forbes" Brookville, 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 Sunday P.M. 28th Decr 1862 My ever dear wife: Today I was again reminded of your thoughtfulness, on the receipt of a nice pa[c]kage of stationery [sic[ paper and Envelopes, for which many thanks. Yesterday Came a pair of socks, and wristers & pin wheels from Ellen, all just the things wanted and of Course “ever so” acceptable. I mailed you a letter on Fri morn, or Thu[r]s Eve, so of course can tell you but little news. All is quiet, and I am still well. The Co are on Picket again, so I am sole occupant of the tent. Have been quite busy tho’. Took a walk in the morn, for water, washing, breakfast th[r]o’ with, found some sewing that “must be done, and you will think I am constantly calling for something. I am sadly in need of a pr of Suspenders. You can get an ordinary pr. They charge enormously for all such things here, and you can mail them very well. and speaking of Postage, I can’t understand why there is such a difference without [i.e. unless] it is closing them—the packages—all up, not leaving an end open or[?] County and City Post Offices. The Vest was 75, c [75 cents] Postage. Other bundles came, the same in size for less than half that. Ellen’s present of wristers was more than a package for J. H recd at the same time, his being four times as large—Mittens[,] Hdkf &c. I believe I am supplied now “till fu[r]ther orders”. You did not speak of Lulu’s box in your green letter (recd Fri). did you get. I presume you forgot to mention, as I do, many things. It is a lovely day, and I have thought of you so much. You are where it is colder than here, the “Cold snaps” are the exception here not the rule. Have you been at Church? I have been reading the Testament. Cor 1st, and Psalms. I often open to the latter by chance. One day when expecting to go into battle I opened to the 60th. Today to the 103d. Have a book too from the Chaplain “The Baron of the South”, an essay on the rise and progress of the Slave Power. It is a fearful thing considering the present aspect of things. A settled purpose, it was to change the character of the Government, and I fear the end is not yet, and yet, again, it seems as if there might be a settlement without further bloodshed. I trust I am not less brave, or hopeful, but I confess, and I learn it is the Conviction of a vast portion of the Army, that it Cannot be closed or settled by mere fighting. We do not feel reconciled to Banks going away “down south”, instead of acting with us, at Richmond, and he meeting, too, with delay and disaster. Surely the nation, is being tried as by fire, and its sins are manifold[.] Your last letter was interesting—very. I am glad you saw so many. it almost seemed like seeing them myself. Poor George Pratt! I will try and write him. Why don’t Lucy answer my last? I mentioned him in common, in that! Had a nice letter from Charles Smith with you[r]s. his “back is up” on the war. I replied immediately. Have written Albert S. the early part of the month. He (Charles) wanted to know why you did not visit, or Call, on them, while down. I told him how you felt, and of your haste, and asked them to write you at B. I say “how you felt”—not unfriendly of course, but I [sic: it] reminded you too much of old times &c.” I should like to know more of the “discussion” at Foster’s. Does he feel, like “Compromise”, or indignant at the Government, or what? I should like to get his notions, aside from his own statement, a little. The Common Soldiers here on both sides, are friendly, even proposing (the rebs did) to leave the bullets out of their guns in loading if we would! –and how like fighting such folks can we feel, especially when they are fortified so that, one of theirs is as good as five of us! Don’t think I am for a dishonorable peace, but with such a state of things, it does seem, as tho’ something honorable to both parties might be done, for war is horrible beyond mention, and good and true men here feel it so. But how is my little Lulu. Papa, did think of her birth day, but forgot to speak of it in his letter. Did you get the pictures of my house &c. She must tell me all about her presents &c. A letter Came to J.H. from O. this morn. Spoke of a letter from Hattie while you was in Boston. I wrote them a day or two since. also Dr B about his nephew who as wou[n]ded. Not dangerous, but severe[.] Excuse brevity this time, and believe me, with love to all, as ever Your Affc. husband Jerome [Marginal notes] [Page 2] I send some extracts, the verses for Lulu[.] found the pencil. should like a long one. no matter for the buttons. 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Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie, December 28, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Falmouth 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 1862-12-28 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Donald Pfanz 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 Wedns P.M. 24th Dec 1862. Have been very busy for the last few days, and have just sat down in my tent “Turkish fashion” to offer a few lines to my dear ones at home. My last letter to you was mailed last Sat. and yesterday, no day before yesterday. received yours written from Foster’s and today Came the best, safe and sound, and it was just the thing and will be of great service, and many thanks for the same. I found no pencil with it, but I suppose it was done up at the clothing Store (Jacobs & Deane), so you Could not put it in. I looked over the wrapper also. I think if one end of all bundles was left open, the postage would be less, for bundles have Come to the boys, much cheaper, and quite as much in bulk too. You spoke of Socks. I didn’t look carefully. I do need one pair, only, and a little yarn. lost all I had in our “Skedaddle” the other day, over the river, besides my gloves that Albert S. gave me, (I wrote him a few days since but no reply as yet) but I have sufficient covering for the hands. The weather is variable, but on the whole very favorable. yesterday was very warm, like Spring, but we had to stand in mud and water, three or four hours for [“]Division Inspection”, by Gen Sumner. He spoke of the “terrible place” to stand and said “We ought never to have been put there.” I hope it bodes some improvement in future. I admire him, or his appearance, and manners very much. There is much of sameness in life now, in camp. Have been fixing up our tent, built a chimney of sods, which by heat becomes quite hard, have a nice fireplace inside, two thirds as wide as the whole end of the tent, while the entire end is sodded up, two small logs laid inside to press the cloth back. many have raised them and some dig down, but our[s] is Cosey [sic] and “warm as toast,” while Cedar Boughs give it quite a cheerful appearance, and we get candles (mostly of the sutler), so we try to live as human as possible, and are really comfortable. There have been some “tough” stories told. I hear of ones sufferings—rags, Cold &c. but I do think we, at least, Considering the immense Army[,] fare very well indeed. The “slack” negligent kind suffer, as they will anywhere, but we can keep nice and Comfortable. have plenty of good reading and yesterday two or three boxes Came to members, and there was some “giving in” but much stuff was spoiled as most of them have been sometime on the way. Had a nice letter from Jamestown, since my last. All well, and I should think happy. They all think a great deal of Hannah’s husband, said he was going to write me (Sarah wrote for all.) There is strong talk of Winter Quarters”--don’t know yet. Don’t think we shall “advance” at any rate. Should like to say more, but can’t just yet. I mean about the war and matters generally, for my opinions and notions and [sic: are] taking shape somewhat, as is every soldier whom we meet, and there’s some strong talk at Washington. You would be astonished to know the Conversation that goes on between the pickets. = Eve. Candle light. Have be[e]n to supper. Rice and molasses, and a very little Coffee. Eat too much and so you must excuse me if I[‘]m dull the rest of my letter. If I could only be there to talk all this over. The Rebs seem to regret seeing our men slaughtered the other day and say they wish both would Stack arms, and leave Messrs Lincoln and Davis to settle it, and this is the way brave men treat each other, exchanging papers &c[.] Oh it is wicked, damnable! I must speak it. Hope you had a good time at Foster’s, and the City. Allie, I don’t wonder you are lonely. never did, and trust you will find hope strong. I am so well and hopeful perhaps I am not considerate enough for you. forgive me if I am so. Let it comfort you that I am now comfortable—have good food, fire & clothes, excellent health so that I fill the new best plump, and I work every day harder than I did at home, chopping wood, getting water, and getting meals, and read some, but have not lear[n]ed to love army life, nor do I forget my home, but only keep as busy as possible to make time pass as quickly as possible. Just think, “night before Christmas”! I hope little Lulu will get the box for her present; the vest is mine I suppose! – Last Sunday. Cold enough. Some friends from, Brookfield, I believe—clergymen—spoke a few moments to us. Monday I was alone—worked on the tent. the Regt was in “picket”, yesterday & today, busy as mentioned. “Atlantic” not arrived, or clothes. Will Come all right, by and by probably when this is “sealed and delivered.” the “letter box” is opposite our tent. Jos H. s[t]ill here, thinking I suppose. all is very still. Wrote Allie on Monday. Have not seen Alonzo R for some days to speak. Both of us very busy—shall try and see soon. H’s position will necessarily prevent my seeing him quite as often. Was glad to know his father and Wessel were safe. How did things seem on your visit to R? Did you see the Lorrys? I must close for I am quite tired, and will add something for my Lulu. Wish I could kiss her. Don’t crowd her mind. Keep her a child, as much as possible. Have not answered Will’s last, for lack of time. I send the closing part of a letter from Henry P[e]irce. Is’nt [sic] he a fine penman for one so young? Am all out of Stamps and Ink, but if I can have a good black pencil Can do nicely. Give much love to all the folks. Tell Father I shall get to be tough enough for a farmer sometime! I like the “Ploughman” very much. Its new Editors I think have improved it. As ever Your Affectionate husband Jerome P. [The lines between here and the sketches are in the hand of Henry Peirce. The rest of the sheet contains a note from Jerome Peirce to his daughter.] not find much news in this letter but the fact is I have not a great deal on hand. But it is getting late and I must close[.] give my love to Alonzo, and cousin Joe if you see him and remember me as your affectionate nephew Henry S Peirce. [Sketch No. 1] [Sketch No. 2] My darling little Lulu, Papa has tried to draw the “little house” he lives in, that Aunt Abbie told you about. The picture no 1. is the outside. see the smoke coming out of the Chimney? the rough notches on the back side, are the sods, which Cover the end. The little dots are the buttons, that fasten the cloth together, for it is most all Cloth, with a few sti[c]ks[,] one in front, like [Sketch No. 3] which is the frame and fine lines to show how the cloth goes over them. Two upright sticks on the back side to hold up the chimney (as one Could not come down in front.) No 2 Shows he fireplace inside of the tent. We sleep feet towards the fire, pine and cedar boughs packed down outside (and in) so I sleep very warm with Cousin Jos. Henry. Knapsack, what I keep clothes in. Haversack, what I keep vitals in tin plates, spoons, and a little bit of a tin toy pan for little Lulu sometime (found it in the street over the river) mustard box, with salt in now[?], a little bag of sugar & Coffee. So you see I have a closet and Cupboard but they lay on the floor, and do not set up as at Grandma’s. Papa’s tired, and must send a kiss & good night[.] Mama will talk to you more about it. There’s some pretty pine trees grows near papa’s house, and on the left of the picture, No 1[,] you see the wood pile got today, while the Cloth door is partly open. if you Could peep in you would see papa writing this, and the “twinkling little stars” outside. Goodnight, and may the good Angels keep you with mama for your loving Papa. J. P. 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, December 24, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Falmouth 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 1862-12-24 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Donald Pfanz 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 Monday Eve, 22d Dec 1862 My dear sister, my very dear Abbie: Tis a mild, fine evening, with scarce a sound to disturb--a most favored hour, something of the olden time, when I sat in my chamber in the Corner house years ago, and dreamed away the hours, knowing little or nothing of Care or anxiety. Am all alone in my tent with a cheerful fire burning, in a fireplace, made of sods by own hand! The Brigade is on picke[t] duty, my tentmate gone. Have just finished supper, and by my candle have read over you[rs] of last Tues. and also one from Allie written at Foster’s[.] But to your letter. Your estimate of my nature, and deeds I feel most sensibly are are [sic] undeserved. I have indeed seen little of this world’s wealth¸but, a certain leisure from real care, and a most bountiful feast of intellectual enjoyment, “beyond Compare” has been mine, and how my mind has lived upon it in my wandering experience here in the army! But what shall I say, my Sister? The fiery ordeal, which has doomed so many to an honored grave, or languishing pain, has passed, and I am still saved! There was a time indeed when, it seemed the “waves had gone over me” but now, I exclaim “Bless the Lord oh my soul” Thou has been our refuge, a very present help in trouble[.]” Dear Abbie, the past week seems like some strange dream, when a certain fearful vagueness baffles all attempts to relate it. You have seen some account of the battle. The first bombardment, and burning of the City was on Thurs 11th. We we[re] in line all day near our Camp, waiting for the Pontoon bridges to be laid, which the enemy tried to prevent, and it was that, that drew the fire of Artillery and the ruin of the City. Of course we witnessed it all, never to be forgotten, a mile of batteries raining shot and shell for hours, creating a peculiar smoky lurid appearance, of an indescribable kind, while a bright sunlight Contended with the “rolling din”, like an angel face trying to conceal, or appease the wrath of man. But Friday, what a day! Passed into the City in the A.M. and remained all day, massed with a whole division, on the Levee by the river. There was firing from our batteries more or less, thro’ the day, and in the P.M. the rebel artillery open upon us for a short time causing some huddling, and running. several shell exploded near us, wounding several, and one shot struck in a garden near me while I was looking over the scenes in the houses, when I made, more than a “double quick” movement for my post nearby, but found them taking it “very cool”, as indeed they did, which Called forth a remark to that effect from Col Lesuire [sic] whose Regt lay near us. A stormed and sacked City is a thing to be seen, not described! Such bewildering confusion, such a chaos of all things pertaining to house, or shop keeping! Houses riddled in all possible directions, furniture smashed, books, bedding, crockery, keepsakes, scattered in and out of doors, while the soldiers were each trying to carry off some memento of the scene. books were the favorite item with many, but many were compelled to return them, on trying to pass the bridge. Our Capt lost a Copy of “Hyperion” (from Mayor Slaughter’s house) which his waiter tried to bring away, not thinking to conceal it. It was horrible to see the destruction and pillage. Scarcely a house escaped the ruin, the finest and highest suffering most, while the large warehouses for storing tobacco, in the Central part of the City, were burned. Sat early we were marched out of the City about a mile, on a ravine, and still near the river, with bluff protecting us, and there we waited, with anxious thought, while the battle raged, first on the Right nearest to the City. Soon the enemy began to reply, and soon the Centre and Left joined, while the heavy guns from the other bank of the river, added to the thunder, the shot passing over us. This was the great day, near us, and we learned the sound of battle. If I could only sit and tell you, but I cannot write all that passed without, and within, those long hours. That night, just before dark, were [sic: we] were marched to the top of the bluff where we remained till early (3 oclk) in the [Page or pages missing] Love to all Jerome This letter is included with Letter #54 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 Abbie, December 22, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Abbie Falmouth VA Description An account of the resource From Jerome to Abbie 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 1862-12-22 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Donald Pfanz 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 5.88 X 7.15 11.62 X 7.20 5.88 X 7.15 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 #53 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Camp at Falmouth VA Abbie Falmouth VA Jerome Peirce https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/d5f6a382c96f4827125318721f789774.jpg 478900e866546d6c2c8b5eb7086f97ae https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/25dbe08090c01d676450a009db10cbcd.jpg aede88812b1729251cdd244a2274e3a2 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 Sat Eve 20eth Have been very busy since my last note, Fixing up our tent, which will be quite Comfortable. Got quite a mail by waiting. Yours of the 14nth Sunday. It done me much good. You must not think I sold my watch from anything you wrote. I felt that I Could not carry it these times, when I Could procure so much that was more needful. It was considerable trouble to take care of it, so I made the most of a good opportunity, and still farther, I did not know what might happen to me, when it might get lost and do no one any good. So dismiss at once, any other[?] thought, for I think only of you[r]s and Lulu’s good in all my moves, and exercise the utmost Care for myself accordingly. My eyes are troubling me, caused by the fires, so I must be brief in closing. Had a nice letter from Mr & Hortense Johnson, with yours. they have a “big” time dedicating the Hall Christmas &c. You need not be in haste about Lulu’s picture, altho’ I should like it much. Mary had quite an adventure, but I’ll risk her, most anywhere. Should like a chat with her, but my eyes are to[o] troublesome tonight. Of our moves in future I cannot speak. rumor says we are going into Winter Quarters. I am inclined to think so. We feel that there will be a pause and I hope a peace. There ought to be judging of the doings over the river the other day! Lulu must accept a kiss instead of a letter this time. Love to all, and Good night[.] may heaven keep you for your loving Husband Jerome This letter was included with Letter #51 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, December 20, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Lulu Falmouth, VA 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 1862-12-20 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Donald Pfanz 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 5.00 X 8.15 5.00 X 8.15 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 #52 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Falmouth VA Allie Falmouth VA Jerome Peirce Lulu