1 10 54 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/0f0ff370264f5e4d40881af2cffd68f2.jpg a9316c3a4571a9ff4293b9d1f89e8d2c https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/4148b0b414da7a66d43377f224c9920c.jpg eb6a8e386dc79b55b43818b38b891007 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 Charlestown, Sunday Eve. Feby. 15th 1862. My own dear brother Jerry, How I wish you was my companion, close to me. I am all alone in the little room in the third story. The bell just rang and Augusta Gates has company in the Office. Miss Beck of Austin St. is in playing sweet sacred music on the piano for the pleasure of the rest. I could not join with them for my thoughts belong to you at this time. My own dear Jerry, your letter came to me last Tuesday eve. Was it not a welcome friend. Never hesitate to omit the stamp if you can send them without. I do not always have them to enclose but am glad to see “Due 3 cts” if the letter only comes. So you only received “Macbeth.” Supposed both had [Bottom half of page is missing] I was very glad you wrote to Dr Ellis. As soon as I read the letter, I hasten[ed] to take it is to him as I knew he was soon to be absent from town. I asked to see him at the door, “Oh, you got another letter” said he eagerly. (Don’t refer to my personal remarks of him in your answers, but I love to tell you all about it, for it is a privilege to share his interest, is it not?) I told him of your probable move. He shook hands with me, said a time of anxiety for you. So it is, Jerry, but with Gods’ protecting care, and the sympathy of such friends is not the burden lightened, oh, so much? He inquired about Billerica, when I heard from there, and what of Mr Galloway &c. Is it not precious, indeed, to have so pleasant a prospect for us in B. [Bottom half of page is missing] …but a poor comforter I feel must I be. Precept and Example go so poorly together with me. But in strengthening others do we not ourselves receive strength? And that reminds me, we had Dr Hill, President of Harvard College to preach for us to-day. I heard him this morning from Romans 8th 19th “For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.” He referred to the trouble of our land and spoke hopefully of the good awaiting us. His summing up was very fine. He said the greatest good any one could do to the world was self purification. And that depended so much upon our own efforts, assisted by Divine love. Yes, Jerry, I begin to understand as once I could not what it means “to him who hath shall be given, and to him who hath not shall be taken away even that he hath” &.c. It was some stormy but thought I would not be absent from Sunday School. Mrs Ellis is with her husband so Miss Walker took her place. Was quite interesting. Our lesson the 12th of John. Sometime[,] when you can[,] read it and follow us with Jesus to his closing days. Ah, what are ones suffering compared with his! Have nice chats with Mr Murray about you. He is always so interested for you. Shall try and send this by a Capt. Prescott, as I hardly know how I should direct it. Mr Perry spoke beautifully in S. School about the blessing of our senses. The Waldo’s were there. Mr Studly good as ever. And of our future course, let me say God care[?] for you very tenderly. Would it not be nice if you should yet meet Will & Frank? If you should[,] give my love to them. James Walker of Woburn is in Newbern direction. Our Teachers’ Meeting is at Miss Loring’s tomorrow eve. Dr. E. will not be there to “expound.” Mr Clark’s family of Chelsea were here last week to spend an evening. Hear from Frank & Will quite often. Only think how the winter glides on. Feb seems in quite a hurry to be of the past. A very little sleighing now for a day or two past, but nsnow has been very scarce. Are you not pleased that Burnside is to be your leader? May Meriam spent Saturday here. Is as good as ever. Have not seen Nellie P. the last week. Called at Mrs Hall’s one day, read one of your letters to her. What of Willie? Do you see Ben Edwards often. Called at Capt R’s [Marginal notes] [Page 1]: …letter. Went to C. F. Prescott[?]. Mrs S. & little boy at home. Kind inquiries for you. Saw Susie Blinie[?] in the street. Give my love to your “little madam” when you write to her. Are your eyes better? Think of your Sister sometime. [Pages 2-3]: Do you remember Longfellow[‘s] hymn to Starts. “The night has come” &.c. It says at last “Know how sublime a thing it is To suffer & be stro[ng”] Thank you for telling about my stray letters. guess they must have been wanted by some one who do not get any letters. Shall feel anxious to hear from you. Good night with a k— from Abbie. [Page 4]: Mr Mussey thinks Capt Prescott is not here but H[?]les is so I am going to call[?] of [sic] him. What a traveler you are become. Be a good “little man” Forget about that April prospect and look beyond to the never ending Union. Will send Milton unless he thinks I had better not 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 Abbi to Jerome, February 15, 1862 Description An account of the resource Letter #2 From Abbi to Jerry Subject The topic of the resource Abbi Jerome (Brother Jerry) Charleston, MA. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Abbi 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 1862-02-15 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Donald Pfanz (Transcriber) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For education 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 11.5 X 7 - 1st Scan 11.5 X 7 - 2nd Scan jpg Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Letter #2 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Charlestown, MA. Abbi Charlestown Jerome (Brother Jerry) MA. https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/f12a37e7d65975477fa1737119dbe8f5.jpg 530508652b7f05a4d57fda9728a58fe6 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/10598081a9d27e753631d42c1da8dd0f.jpg 668bd8e391e1d8419d3552c02d84f233 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 Charlestown, Sunday Sept. 7th 1862. My Dear Sister, It is Sunday noon and I have just taken dinner and stolen away to my room to talk with your dear self. Have been to Sunday School and church. Oh if you could have heard Dr Ellis it would have done your soul good. His text was “The summer is ended and we are not saved” Jerh. 8th 20th. Reference to our Country, and though not saved he says we are not lost and must not dispair [sic]. I never saw him so much affected. Some of the time he could hardly speak. Last night I sent Mrs. E. a little note of welcome home as she is my teacher, and mentioned in it that three of our home circle had left for the war, and to-day when Dr E. prayed so fervently for those who had gone and those left behind I knew a part of it was for us. After church he said “Miss Jaquith, how do you do,” and pressed my hand so kindly. Miss E. also had a long chat with me and talked so kindly about those gone. Oh how much I have to say, and how earnestly I am thinking of you all. And, Hattie, you must comfort each other. I have [?] so much upon seeing Will all the week, oh, was I not seurprised [sic]! But how pleasant for Frank. I know, dear one, it looks sad and lonely to you everywhere, but there is One who never forsakes us. Will he not seem very near now? How I do wish I could visit the Camp[.] it does seem as though I must see Will and Frank once more. Did you know Benj. B. Edmands is in the same regiment with Jerome. Last night called at Capt Bradshaw’s[,] Miss Stetson and Mary Wyman. Everybody has so many kind inquiries for you. Oh how pleasant to have so many friends. About eleven o’clk, last night, a fire broke out just opposite and such a time in the streets, all the engines out and a collection. It did not prove serious but I got up and dressed me. How is our dear Lu-lu. Oh, I would love to be with you all so much, but it is best that we should be separated so let us be cheerful. How is Mother? How hard it must be for her to do so much, but hope she is not getting sick. And Father too, how lonely he will feel. But you must all take care of each other. Mary must give my love to Jennie and[?] hopes soon to hear good tidings of all absent ones. Your loving Sister Abbie. 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 Abbie to Dear Sister (Probably Allie), September 7, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Abbie Dear Sister (Probably Allie) Charlestown, MA. 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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 #9 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Charlestown, MA. 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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 N. Orange 5th June 1862 Dear ones all, The last few days, has seemed very busy ones to us, and I fear we have neglected you somewhat but we had such a welcome reminder that we must answer it immediately. Allie has been teasing in a half joking way for some kind of a present for her birth day, and you must know how glad we were to receive the pictures—excellent onces too—and shall think very much indeed of them, and many thanks for them, it won’t seem quite so far away, will it?-- Wish we could write Something new and interesting but it is the same old tale—busy as can be. Business is good and have all we can do. Have one man and nephew Augustus Houghton to work the latter[?] boards with us. a fine young man. Am expecting Bro Foster and Nellie P. perhaps this week. Was quite busy for the last week or two, for the S. School Concert, Came off last Sunday P.M. 5 Oclk. A pleasant affair, and one or two Spoke a kind word and seem to appreciate it all. Have had a pretty fence built arou[n]d the house, and mosquito nets fixed for the windows, and this P.M. after tea, moved the stone out in the shed so we are most ready to see people. Will you Come? Am going to have a nice meal or two of trout tomorrow—wouldn’t you like to see them? Had a letter from Abbie and Will. Hope the later will do well at his Collecting, and He must bear with becoming &c &c &c ------ Allie has a long story I suppose so I must quit Can’t think just what to say to Mary & He. but give them my particular, brotherly regards, and as my mustache is off, Something more if agreeable. To the boys, “Glory Hallelujah” for we’ve just got the news of Beauregard’s, scattering[?] rabble, and the brave Bay State boys all the time. As ever Jerome [Postscript written in a different hand] I cannot retire without thanking you for the nice present you have sent us. we think them very natural. little[?] Lu knew them so I think they must be good. she has held them[,] kiss[ed] them, and said from drandmader [baby talk for “grandmother] poor drandpapa, and wanted to carry them to bed with her. she talks all the time and improves very much. leaves to go to school. I am glad you made som many purchases at L. wish I could have gone with you. I have made J[er]ome five if pints[?], and am going to make him some black ones. Jerome gave me a portemantu [sic] and Mrs G a fine cushion, so I think I was well surplied [sic] I shall look quite nice when I get my rooms[?] set to rite. My rooms[?] will be so much ceuler [cooler?]. it is late and must close I have been over to J-- this afternoon. Mrs. Ballou was there and Mary and self saved[?] for her. her health is very poor. am going to make a sasle[?] for her. have cut two dresses for Mrs G-. put a fruff[?] in Lanny Martin’s dress, pleated[?] some skirts &c, &c. [Marginal notes on Page 1] I have thown the pictures to Mary and Mrs Moore, Mrs. G and they all think them Good. Love to all my friends, tell Hertz[?] to write often. Your Affectionate daughter, A. 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 "Dear ones all", June 5, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome "Dear ones all" N. Orange, MA. 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Text Any textual data included in the document Camp Near Warrenton Va 8th Nov/62 My dear ones at home, Have been expecting every moment, to be called to march, but it got to be most 2 P.M. and will commence a word. How do you do? Are you nicely fixed at B.? I trust so. If you have received my letters promptly you will know we are on the move for somewhere towards Richmond. Do you have a map to follow us? Mailed a letter in a hurry to [name missing] yesterday at Orleans not Waterloo--don’t know as I mentioned any place. Well we marched 18 miles Thursday, about 4 yesterday in the midst of a snowstorm! Cheerless and cold, tho’ it looked beautiful in the woods. Came to camp early and soon warm fires and Coffee made all right. Am well and growing better, as you would think to see me eat. Made a beef Stew yesterday, & this morn. You see when I get home, shall be able to relieve you occasionally Cooking! I keep very busy[;] can hardly get time to look at a paper or book. Lou R gave me a little book for [?] dress, and I picked up fragments of an old reading book at Philemon gems of poetry &c. Well, I can tell you no news. the Rebs keep ahead, and I don’t believe we shall [see] much of them, till near Richmond, when I hope the work will be closed up for winter. We hear cannonading every day. They got a few hours the start of us at Orleans and destroyed a bridge ahead so we bore away for W. expect to go to Gordonsville, but can’t tell. You will see the moves of Burnside’s Corps, so there I am. Have seen him twice since we left Philemon. There is about 400,000 troops moving in various ways so something will be done. Jos Henry has gone teamster. the knapsack was hard for him. Think he will do very well. Gen Wil[l]cox’s supply train. I can’t say but a little today, for it is the same old tale from day to day. Marching and looking out for firewood and wants of the inner man, but you are Constantly in mind, so must say a word. I enclose Foster’s letter, and some more flowers I got at Philemon--also a feather or two, for Lulu, for bookmarks. of no value only to associations. Thank you for the money and wish you would send the Postage Currency for it is the best here, and bills even of a dollar are hard to get change. Shall be very sparing for don’t expect to be paid off for sometime [sic] yet. Wrote to Martha & Jos today besides this. Ink all gone. am sorry for I like it the best after all. How are all friends. Would I could see them. “Hope on Hope ever.” Tell Abbie I will remember her soon as possible. Give much love to all. Did you, or they get the letter directed to Father? As ever with many kis[ses], from Your loving Jerome Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter / Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to "My dear ones at home", November 8, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome "My dear ones at home" Camp near Warrenton, VA. Description An account of the resource From Jerome to "My dear ones at home" Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jerome Peirce Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Jerome Peirce Collection, National Park Service Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available HIST 428 (Spring 2020), University of Mary Washington Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-08 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Donald Pfanz (Transcriber) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. 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 3.29 X 5.60 - 1st Scan 4.97 X 764 - 2nd Scan 9.63 X 7.78 - 3rd 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 #32 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Warrenton, VA. "My dear ones at home" Jerome Peirce VA. 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[ditto] 27th New Jersey among them. Remained about the streets all day. Saw some of the effects of fire and shelling. Town riddled, every house, more or less destroyed. Furniture, books, and g[?]s of every description, laying about in confusion. A terrible scene of desolation and ruin, past all description. Camped at night in an old back room to a house with Color Guard. Cannonading during the day and about 4 P.M. the Rebs replied in a few founds of shell, which made a “skeddadle” of sorts[?] in the streets, and wounded and killed one or two. A shell struck in field near me as I was run[n]ing to my post, (I was looking over a house when the alarm came) but did not explode. Thus we were “under fire” for the first time, and had the credit of “taking it very Cool,” from Col Le[a]sure). 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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 13nth Sat. Up early. Coffee, as usual. Just after daylight marched out about a mile, on the bank of the river in a deep Ravine, protected from the sight and fire of the enemy. Between nine and ten oclk. heavy firing Commenced on the left, and soon the conflict raged all along the whole line with terrific fury, which continued all day till dark. Artillery & musketry charge upon Charge, but as far as we could learn, nothing decisive resulted, as the items are kept from the men not engaged. At night encamped on the rising ground above us a short distance. Laid down on some straw, in our blankets, while the flashes of Cannon, from the closing scene Could be discerned on the Right, and finally all was still, but the rumbling of teams, and troops marching up. A night of anxiety as we expected to meet the enemy in the morning, but still I slept soundly and got much refreshed, but a day never to be forgotten, for we had got a glimpse of War. Shot had whistled past us, and over our heads, more or less all day, as they shelled our retreat in the hollow once during the day Caused by some of our men imprudently showing themselves on the banks above. Sunday 14nth A lull in the fight. About 1/2 past 3. AM. ordered into line, and marched round about a mile, rested on a ravine. Concealed, by laying down, on the bank. At daylight marched in a roundabout Course into the old spot in the hollow where we had breakfast, and marched back to the City where we remained on the Levee all or most of the day. Nothing particular took place. Very wet & muddy. Occasionally the batteries over the river would salute the rebs but no reply. Some skirmishing. Wrote a note home, and just after I had mailed it, received letters from home. All well. Have thought much of home and friends amid such scenes. Towards night returned to our old quarters in the “hollow”, where we rested during the night. Damp & muddy. Mond 15. Rested in the ra[v]ine all day. Retired early. About 9 O’Clk. Eve, was called into line. very dark. Marched into the City in a quiet manner. Mysterious. halted in the street, awhile. 89th N.Y Reg. passed us in haste. Looks like a retreat!! Marched & Countermarched, to make room to reach the bridge. Passed over the river, in “double quick”! bridge covered with dirt to prevent noise. Reached the old Camp about midnight. Dropped into our blankets without pitching tents. Very tired. 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Description An account of the resource From Jerome to [Probably 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 1862-12-13 to 1862-12-14 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). Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 5.85 X 8.45 - 1st Scan 6 X 8.5 - 2nd Scan 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 #47 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Fredericksburg, VA. Allie Fredericksburg Jerome Peirce VA. https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/3b2be2f921541b513103edf5f269c5b3.jpg ea1a23ccdfe23992289b54373339b127 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/623684031d46d66b812027eb53444131.jpg f1b6fb319c87f21100bdeb7faf7cfba5 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/70b1c739a6f8f91ceb2a97d98b232468.jpg 598d791a3ea18415ca370add3bbe36f9 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/2da7b066da2ae1cb710e42f996e0c852.jpg 43ed8bf8c5193ac421fcfbcd8ebbc3cc 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 Camp near Fred[e]ricksburg Va Tues morn 2d Dec/62 My dear Sister Abbie, It is now more than two weeks since I have written you, and Sat Eve. came a mail which had been detained and brought several back letters, and yours of the 11th Nov. Did you think it was my birth-day? My thoughts are so much with my dear friends, at home, that it takes real duties, sometimes, to realize the present, and serves to lighten and cheer up the realities of the present. I have obtained a look at some home papers lately and see they c[h]ronicle the movements hereabouts but still our Corps and Reg are seldome [sic] mentioned. We have done some laborious marching since the middle of Nov. It will be a fortnight tomorrow, since our arrival here, where we were miserably accommod[a]ted at first for a Camp, but a few days since we changed, and now are pleasantly fixed “among the pines,” on elevated ground, and a view through the woods to the river and Rebel city of F. Batteries are erected on both sides, and gunboats are said to be in the river, and still all is silence, and apparently inactive, but I think only apparently, for we are singularly favored in the weather, and I don’t think it is passing unimproved. But the great event is the change of Commanders. Burnside is at the head. It is well. I think I saw for the first time, last Eve Gen Halleck’s statement, in regard to the supplies for the army and so forth. As far as the 36th were Concerned, we were all able to move from Pleasant Valley long before we did. some were in need of shoes it is true, but it was only till we crossed the River on that fearful stormy Sunday, when we were wet, and cold, that we saw any ragged men to speak of, which was caused by the[ir] carelessness, for many burnt their clothing at the fires, after that wet time. Many men are needlessly deprived by this one thing. I have always been an admirer of Gen McC. but I find the N.Y. Evening Post and the solid press of the Country approve of the change, and I am an unqualified supporter, and admirer of the President, and fully believe there was need of the change. To see Gen B. is to feel more confident, and brave, and the other day, at a review saw Gen Sumner, another man in whom you feel safe, a silver grey head and beard, and keen eyes, and he gave us a handsome salute as he passed. I think everyone should sustain the Government, and not endeavor to distract by party spirit. But I have no fears Old Mass has spoken out, and I have no doubt the loyal element will prevail in spite of the discontents of New York and other states. Have had a treat in reading lately the Registers, N.Y. Eve. Post[,] “Journal[“] (Boston) and am glad they speak as they do. The health here is generally good altho’ Co B has lost three men of late, from Dysentary [sic]. the last one was buried last Eve. My own health is excellent, and I trust I am duly thankful. I thank the Dr for his advice on eating raw Pork. I have eat[en] but little and shall Cook it in future[.] We are living very well at present as the supplies come readily by rail. I suppose you were at home Thanksgiving. How my heart yearned to be at the loved spot once more, and how I long for the mail that gives account of the meeting! We had services last Sabbath, for the occasion. Our Chaplain, also one from the Penna Reg [preached], the first on the Times and the encouraging aspect of things and the other on the sins of the nation and Camp. But I always fall back on the memory of sabbaths at home, your letters, and mention of your sabbaths, for real food, and in quiet moments (and they are few) with more refreshment to the tired spirit, than all I hear of services here, tho’ I always attend. And then the Register. I take so much comfort with that. many, many thanks to whom I owe it. Do you find any time for reading anything but news and the papers? If you do, remind me of it, for you Can’t tell how much I cling to the memory of past reading. Does it seem strange to you? I often think of Cha[r]les Lamb’s letters, &c[,] Wordsworth, and grand old Shakespeare, and his pictures of war, so has he lived in all relations of “life[“], (I have sent for “Henry Fourth,”) and the Calm sweet instructions of Scripture. how different I look upon them! especially the Psalms. I often open by accident, to see what ‘twill be, and on Sunday I opened to the 60eth and on board the Steamer once off Hampton Roads, opened to the 3d and so on. (Will close by and by, am interrupted[.]) A little later = We have commenced our drills again so that time these short days is precious and our candles, we Cannot get regularly, and I am Compelled to hurry writing and I trust you will make great allowances, and correct where you can, for Allie tells [me] you are copying my letters into a book. I presume I forget to answer questions, or mention many things. I hope to write fri[e]nd Mary and the Smith’s (A.O.) soon. If a mail arrives before tomorrow I may add a line. Wrote to Allie and sister Kate on Sunday[.] Can you tell me of Edwd Bloud[?], who went to war. was in the 13nth Reg I believe. Remember me to each & all of the f[r]iends, the Dr’s family not forgotten. As ever your loving Bro Jerome [Marginal notes] [Page 1] Thank you for the Stamps. Dont send them as I can obtain them. The place of our encampment is called Falmouth. A little sprig from my bed, my feathers. [Pages 2-3] Please tell me how Allie seemed, and I do hope she will keep up well. and the various new publications. How I should love to see them. tell me all you can of new books &c. I wish some of the lady friends would write me, and not wait for me--Miss S Waldo, or Miss Walker. It would be appreciated[.] And for Mr or Dr Ellis, What Could I say to him? Always remember me to him. Is there a Reading club this winter? [Page 4] P.S. Saw some account, & Extracts from the Life & letters of Irving in the Eve Post (N.Y.) Have you seen the book? It must be a treat. 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 2, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Abbie Camp near Fredericksburg, 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 1862-12-02 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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Abbie Fredericksburg Jerome Peirce VA. https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/a74bdae2707ade5dfcb1348140add12a.jpg e18046d6b24d33324b4a8e72e4774900 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/e22ba2551f553a64c78e6b13773ba306.jpg 58552e1d09aea6f081b155d8739e1601 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/eb92f5042e83f19156af643ad67f055c.jpg 896171d1d01300d0180f2e369b8b90a7 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 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). 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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 Wool” Sunday 17 Aug 1862 My very dear ones at home Henry M[?], Harrison G[,] Nelson Smith, and self are seated in a shady place against a barn, all writing home. It is a lovely day, and I have been wondering what my dear ones are doing at home. Wish we could look in upon you but that is impossible, so for a few lines. Received yours, also the one with the flannels for which all thanks. Foster Jos, Kate Ellen & Henry Peirce all here yesterday. F. and J. left for Boston P.M. with Kate. Ellen is still in town, so you see as have had some reminders of home. I can’t tell you much that will interest you. We are now in tents and have on overcoats so expect soon to be on guard duty. 20. in each tent. ours takes all the No. O. boys. As our company is not fully organized, we have not been very systematic but this week will bring us “into line”. Camp life is quite pleasant. The Gardner delegation contain some “queer” fellows, in short a whole band of the Etheopian Singers”, which affords much amusement evenings. The order—is—5 A.M. Roll Call, till 6 to do chores washing, cleaning premises &c. From 6 to 1/4 past 7. Drill, again at 10. till 11, same from 2 to 3. and 6 to 7. P.M. There are some other duties between so that the time will be occupied “some” Today have been writing, reading and “calling[.]” Passed a few moment[s] in Ranlett’s quarters. have become quite intimate with the Charlestown boys. The Camp is very quiet—few visitors. many gone out to church, J. H. among the rest. We have to wear our overcoats outside, on such an occasion. The 34 Reg left on the Fri P M and made a fine appearance. The 36th, to which we are attached will be a splendid one. Composed as it is of the finest material, from Northf[i]eld, Orange[,] Westminster, & Gardner. Capt Sawyer of Templeton, (formerly Capt Buffum’s Orderly Sergeant) a gentleman, every inch, and the Company will be “A No 1”. We occupy a street, leading directly to a little Elm Tree, and nearly in the middle of the Row. Have been in “tip top” condition, but had a little “turn” this morning, but am feeling much better, partly owing to the sun and cloth Cap. Joseph will be able to give you some idea of our life here. Foster was very Cordial, and says, “If you want anything send for it.” Shall write to him, direct occasionally. We have more or less Singing, and today bibles are plenty and indeed it seems like a good cause. And no, how do you all do? With Mary I suppose and I trust well and happy. You are never out of mind and hope to see you soon, and darling Lulu! Kiss her many times for Papa. I hope the present trial will not be without some good to her. Shall you bring her here? I wish you would but do what is best. I am Saving my furloughs ‘till you come. Recd. a bag from Martha needle books, yarn, and Lint, &c. and everybody are full of good “works and deeds.” Have written to the Haynes and Billerica today this being the third letter. So will close, my head being tired somewhat. Keep cheerful, and think of me as in a good cause, determined to do my best, and let me hear often. Love to all inquiring friends. The boys are all in good health and spirits As ever Yours entirely, 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 (My very dear ones at home), August 17, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie (My very dear ones at home) Worcester, MA. Description An account of the resource From Jerome to Allie (My very dear ones at home) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jerome Peirce Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Jerome Peirce Collection, National Park Service Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available HIST 428 (Spring 2020), University of Mary Washington Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-17 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). Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 10.5 X 7.5 - 1st Scan 10.5 X 7.5 - 2nd 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 #6 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Worcester, MA. Allie (My very dear ones at home) Camp Wool Jerome Peirce MA. 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Text Any textual data included in the document Thurs 18 Dec 1862 My dear ones, Have just returned from Regimental Inspection, and tho’ have nothing in particular to say, thought I would send a line. You have spoken in some of letters if my getting my picture taken and send [sic] home. I have had no opportunity. I seldome [sic] leave camp, to go where an Artist was. you have to have some [sic: so] many passes, signed by two or three officers. I understood there was an Artist some mile, or more from here, awhile ago. did not know it at the time. I have not altered much[,] if any, from last winter, and I am not ambitious to be taken in regimentals, and the pictures you have are much pleasanter to see probably, so for the present you must rest Content. It is hard work to get away from camp, and we are very busy most of the time. We are still in Camp, and settled down as ever. Cold weather somewhat. Our attempt at the battle over the river was a bad failure as far as I can learn, and a terrible, and foolish sacrifice of life, and I know not what will turn up next. it may send us into winter quarters[.] The Rebels, are very strongly entrenched, and I think hard customers to deal with. There was but little bombardment before they ordered the charge, and their double row of forts enabled them to shell out, as fast as captured, so carrying them by storm was impossible. It is hard betting[?] what the next move will be. not very cheering to our troops. Such are the impressions we get here. The City is a ruin and in the hands of the enemy again. This is a sad record, but truth I think, will show it a fact. It seems you have met Mr & Mrs Emerson. I wrote Lucy a few days since. Hope you will visit the[m]. Hope Mrs. E will write me soon. Should like to be at home to look about among the friends, seeing we have turned the first leaf, of this glorious Campaign! Has the money reached you safely? I have sent in all $8.00, 3. at one time, and 5. at another, the last while at F, the proceeds of my watch. Fri Eve. Was interrupted yesterday to get “rations” and have been busy ever since. Today the regiment are on Picket. I did not go, and I must tell you what I have been doing. Left to myself, with spade & axe, have been hard at work building a chimney to my tent-! So here I set by candle light, with a little fire in the fireplace. ‘Tis not quite finished and of Course don’t work very brisk, but it will soon. Have thought much of you today. ‘Tis still enough when the boys are away. Should have a mail [meal?] if they were in, but shall not have it till they return. How do you all do? I trust your mind is relieved by this time, about the battle. all has been still since we crossed the river. Have no idea of the future. It may keep us here all winter, but I hardly think it will. Alonzo R is Commissioned First Leut. and is appointed Adjutant. made his first appearance yesterday in Inspection. he will make a fine officer in time. it is quite an elevation. Has a tent to himself near the Col, extra pay & allowances &c Jos H. is away with the rest, so I am quite to myself. my fire burns nicely and don’t smoke. We build these chimneys of turf. my fireplace is about 3 1/2 ft wide, and 2 deep, narrowing to the back some, like the old fashioned, fireplace. Hardwood sticks for the front frame, &c[.] We have to go some ways for wood. You would be surprised to see the clearing we’ve made in the woods here, and more still to see we back the heavy sticks about half a mile. Such is Army life. I shall not regret it[s] close. Recd the “Ploughman” and some letter paper. thanks for the same. have had one “formal” also. Got some sermons from Kate, the other day, so I am full of reading—also the Christian Freeman, and a short letter from Caleb Mayo. My eyes ache some and must bid you “good night.” My darling Lulu—a kiss for her. did she get my letter? How my heart yearns to you all, but we must still be hopeful and patient. Will close tomorrow. This letter also contains Letter52 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 18, 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 1862-12-18 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 5.17 X 2.91 4.81 X 7.51 9.58 X 7.52 4.81 X 7.51 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 #51 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 Allie Falmouth VA Jerome Peirce Lulu