1 10 54 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/841d46421c9f49d26a085c4b144a297a.jpg d5f6486a15c728c96abe55f3b5aace48 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/39975e229b38eb8859291ceac471ea9f.jpg a2baaa3d4c0b083d43dde10027dbb74f 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 Old Camp, Falmouth &c Tues Eve 16 Dec 1862 Yes, my dear Wife, J.H. & I sit here in the old place, in our tent, alive, safe, and I am in excellent health[.] J.H. is fatigued somewhat from the tiresome experience of the last few days. he is reading a paper from home. And how can I speak of these “latter days”? Have been since last Thu[r]sday, within sight and hearing of all the Combined horrors of war expecting every hour to face the cannon and musketry, which have swept many noble men into eternity, but the thought of those at home, of their fearful anxiety, this was worse than thought of myself. Words fail me, but I felt I must send a line home, to tell you of my safety, and thus my “presentiment” still holds true! Such strange & novel situations! It fatigues me as I recall them! I have kept a few notes which I enclose, made during moments, expecting every moment to meet the enemy. A stormed & sacked City! it beggars all description. Every house riddled with shot—furniture, and books, keepsakes bedding and everything pertaining to store and housekeeping in one dirty, Confused mass in the streets, and indoors—here a room with splendid sofas and pianos, bedsteads Cut in two, or torn all to pieces with shell and shot, while soldiers were ransacking and carrying off everything they could get hands on, and officers taking their meals in the best houses, smoking &c amid all this ruin! Mayor’s Slaughters house was the most elegant house, in a fine garden. I did not enter it, but Capt S did. it shared the Common ruin. Books in abundance. He secured a Copy of Longfellow’s “Hyperion,” and read it through, while awaiting orders, in the field, or street, while I passed much time, reading Harper’s Magazine, or Pierpont’s “Introduction to the National Reader”, which I intended to have brought away, but was obliged to throw it away. I picked it out of the mud, in a field, and I may tell you more of it sometime. It is Roll Call and I must write a line to Fosters folks and Jos. H’s. Your letter of the 7th was read while standing in the street on Sunday, mud ankle deep, in line of battle. Also one from Ellen P. Wrote a brief note to you just before I got them. Yesterday got you[r]s of the 9nth while in the Ravine, a little ways from the City. Also a beautiful one from Kate, and Henry P. what a good hand writing for one so young! Will answer soon. Also (on Sunday) one from Will. All well. one from Mr C Mayo[.] I can only tell you by word of mouth of these days. Your notes to my fri[e]nds with my pictures are all right. My talk about Capt S. and your messages, was banter. I gave them. he wished to be as kindly remembered to you. I showed him you & Lulus picture, but he cannot appreciate a family mans feelings, I think, fully. Your letters I am not ashamed of! no, not so! Send ever thing like stockings vests &c shirts by mail. They come to others every day safely. I need only 1 Pr Socks, two pairs woolen draw[er]s, one thick (ribbed) if possible) undershirt, but a thick vest, button to the chin, (of old Cloth just as well), more than all. We have to be careful of loading our knapsacks. Our movements are a mystery, but the rebs cannot be beaten with infantry out of their forts about F. Will write soon. Adieu Jerome Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter 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 16, 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 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 1862-12-16 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Donald Pfanz (Transcriber) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 6.15 X 9.10-1st File 6.15 X 9.10-2nd Scan jpg Language A language of the resource English 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). Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Letter #49 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Jerome Peirce Collection, National Park Service 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 Falmouth VA 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. 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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 Wool” Worcester Aug 13/62 My dearest Allie—and Lulu, You can imagine me seated outside a tent in the shade with a valise in lap, Jno Miller laying down beside me, Mr Stevens writing beyond him in the next tent, a party singing “Going Home,” a party beyond Stevens playing Cards--but all considered not a bad picture of Camp Life. 1/2 past one P.M. Dinner of fresh meat, bread cheese &c Reached here between 3 & 4 P.M. after dinner went immediately to quarters and were “mustered in.” All have stand in a line. Show your hands and teeth then follows the Oath—quite solemn, right hand erect &c Slept in the hall with Jno Miller laying one blankets, one on the floor, and one over us with my valise for a pillow. The Charlestown boys right on the other side of the hall, but did not see Alonzo R till today, and but for a moment Shall see him again Am feeling pretty well, a little sign of camp life tho’ Shall drill an hour, from 2 till 3 P.M. and then “down town” for a little while. Mr Ward will draw a Note of the Town, “on demand[?] of $100.00, and give the same to you, with a small amount for rations. Recd two letters since here—from Smith (C. F.) and Murray, all my friends are unbounded in praise of my zeal &c. Of course I can tell you but little that will be new, as I have been Confined since yesterday. The drills a[re] from 6 to 7, 10 to 11 A.M. 2 to 3, & 6 to 7 P.M. The prospect is we shall go into the 36th Reg. as the 25th is to muster at Pittsfield, and have a Capt coming today, Capt B being full, altho’ he does not quite give us up[.] Smith is here—also Baker[.] How do you all do. Little Lou[?] kiss her many times for me. We are all well, and merry, and when “fairly settled all right”. Remember us to all friends, of whom we think much. News today about more drafts &c I have seen no paper. Write soon and direct to “Orange Quota.” “Camp Wool” – Hope you are well and making he best of things as I knew you are. As ever your own Jerome Come when you can and go direct to [?] St. leave the cars at Lincoln Square. And tis but a little ways. You will arrive just at drill hour and can’t promise to meet you but you can find me by calling for Capt Barkers Co. 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, August 13, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie and Lulu Worcester, 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 #4 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. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-07-13 Allie and Lulu Camp Wool Jerome Peirce MA. Worcester https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/af02d1218ec56ed1b7ef43b4e83ee923.jpg 7f03d1dee8093b8c268fb2eef0343f68 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/7f3bc4b20bf72c33eacaa95736ea3a8c.jpg d48691a2f06b9c9aad999aee0966276a 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 Wool” Aug 15, 1862 My Dearest Wife My letters must be short if not sweet, as we are in all the stir of Camp Life, but still moving a little. Yesterday, we made out to get ordered into a Company, which we have every reason to think will be a “crack” Company, all sturdy fellows from Orange, Gardner, Westminster, and Northfield[.] Cap[t] Sawyer is the one to take command. The Co is full, and the Regiment will be very soon. There is nothing particularly new since my last, only the hosts are pouring in. The 34th will be likely to leave today, and we are to have their tents, so we shall be “at home.” Have had Edwd. Peirce for a visitor, who has been here in W. with his mother. Called on her at Hobb’s day before yesterday, and the H’s will also be very happy to see Ms Jerome P when she comes here, but you will go to Walker’s as I before mentioned. We are now in Company and shall have regular drills, so I can’t say but a word, at a time. we are all crowded in one tent (the Capts). Foster will be here I expect every day. Eddy Haynes is appointed Quartermaster Sergeant in the Regular Army, so he says. Now to finish, tell them the “boys” are in excellent spirits, and working in to Camp life finely, and are longing to be in Regimental order. Must close, as we are in a jam. So remember me to all. Write often. Direct to Camp Woll [sic: Wool], Capt Sawyer’s Co. As ever Yours Always Jerome P Tell the folks at B. to write and not wait for me, when we are in our own Mess and T[h]en I can be more constant. 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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. 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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 #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 Charlestown Aug 21st 1862 My dear Friend, It was with mingled feelings of joy and sorrow that I learned that you had decided to take up with the soldier’s life. I know the decision to do so, cost you many a bitter pang, leaving as you do wife, child and the numerous other friends with the great uncertainty as there must necessarily be of ever meeting them again on earth. Still you have done no more than duty requires of you, and why need we fear the result if actuated by high motives of right? My only sorrow for you is the fear that your health is not adequate to the undertaking. I will cast aside all these fears now; and commend you to the guardian care of that Power who “never slumbers or sleeps,” and who will be over you as well on the Battle field as in your own quiet home, if you only have faith and trust in Him. I know you well enough to be assured that you will do so, and that when moments of danger and anxiety are about you you will cast all your care upon your Saviour who careth for you ever. Our Country is in danger, and it is incumbent upon us all as Christians that we should do all we can to crush this terrible rebellion. God speed the right, and if in his all wise judgment we can obtain liberty for our people by a baptism of blood may we each and all be willing to do our part without repining. I am proud of many of my “Boys” who have gone to aid the cause, and I embrace this occasion to call you by that name, and to assure you, that my prayers and earnest petitions shall go up to the throne of grace for you as of old. Come back to us in health when you have done your work, but if it should be otherwise ordained may we meet in a better land. I send you a little memento from our Relief Society. I should be glad to hear from you. Yours with love and best wishes. Lucy J. Walker. 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 Lucy J. Walker to Jerome (My dear Friend), August 21, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Lucy J. Walker Jerome (My dear Friend) Charlestown, MA. Description An account of the resource From Lucy J. Walker to Jerome Peirce Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lucy J. 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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 #7 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. Charlestown Jerome Peirce Lucy J. 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Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Thursday 4 Sept. At Sea. On board Steamer “Merrimac” My dearest Allie, For a few moments I will try and say a word to you. Am sitting on the quarter deck with Alonzo R. We have had most lovely weather, a calm sea, and but for the crowd should enjoy much. about 2300 on board. two regiments Was sick but very little yesterday A.M. and have been well since. Left Boston at 5 A.M. Wedns. passed “Gay Head” at 9 P.M. Are now running down the Coast of Delaware. Expect to reach Old Point Comfort Va. tomorrow morning. It is almost noon, have been on guard duty this morning, and have access to the Quarter deck, where the Phalanx boys are amusing the officers with singing, Speeches &c. Lieut Brigham is now reading part of a speech delivered in Congress sometime since, while the decks are filled with soldiers. I need not say how much I have thought of you since I left and wish I could give you an idea of the scene on the way before we left Boston. Saw Foster[,] Haynes & Marsh and many of the Charlestown friends[.] we were nine hours in our knapsack[s] before we got on board, Tues night, but I have born[e] it well, and am feeling very well, and it is the most glorious sight, where “sky and water meet,” no land in sight. Will note down items as they occur, but it will be but a disjointed affair[.] we are so crowded. The pictures I sent you you can get copied. It was so dark that the “Saloon” man at Camp Wool made sad work. He would have copied them, but there was no time. The boys are all well, and there has been scarcely anything to disturb the pleasure of the voyage. Fri morn, 9 Oclk. Off the Coast of Virginia. Fine weather still, and no accident. Hope to be on shore tomorrow Guard duty closed this morn. at 5 A.M. All went smoothly. Pleasant chat with a Sergeant of the Maine Reg. [20th Maine Infantry] A fine set of men—over two thousand crowded together and amid all sorts of inconveniences not a word of ill humor. Retired to the main deck, impossible to write owing to crowd on upper deck. Weather growing very warm, clothes a burden, but nights beautiful. Slept two last nights on upper deck, very comfortable, bright morn. There is something dreamy and grand in the ocean in a calm, and with more room would be delightful exceedingly. But how do all the dear ones at home? What a contrast to our homes and this scene! But such is our lot. God grant us the fortitude to endure to the end. Surely the Soldier must “learn to labour and to wait.” Here are six around me writing, two reading their Testaments. By the way, made bold to speak with Mr Caufield, the chaplain of our Reg. yesterday. A very pleasant man, but grave and quiet. has evidently made a great change in his situation. Among the more noted men aboard is Col [Adelbert] Ames of the Maine Reg. very young but a soldier every inch. A “West Pointer.” Commanded a Battery at Bull Run, where he was severely wounded, afterwards at Fair Oaks, which secured his Colonelcy. Saw him in the after cabin, instructing the officers in the sword exercises. The Leut Col [Joshua Chamberlain] also a splendid man, A Proffessor [sic] from Bowdoin College. But the most noteworthy feature is the exceedingly patient and kindly spirit among all on board, and “Peace Societies” might receive a lesson, and surely such men will do their part when fighting comes. 1 1/2 Oclock P M Approaching land, and all letters must be sent so I close. Love to all. All well. Cheaspeake [sic] Brig.[?] A kiss for Lulu, and Mother Jerome Peirce Direct letters to Washington 36 Reg. Co H. 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Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie, September 4, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie At Sea Onboard Steamer "Merrimac" 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 1862-09-04 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 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 Washington D.C. 7th Sept 1862. I hardly know [how] to commence this letter. We have seen so much, such wonderful changes. A lovely sabbath and you are enjoying it in true N.E style while we are out upon the ground in a field about twice as large as the monument ground at C. yes three times—directly back of the Capitol whose dome and upper part is in sight about a half a mile off. A little like Sunday I assure you. Our Col is away on business while we are ready to march at a moment’s warning. Came up to Alexandria last night or rather at 1/2 past 1 Clk P.M. remained onboard till this morning when the “City of Norwich” brought us up to W. We are all well, but one[.] he, (a man by the name of Runson of Fitchburg I believe) fell downstairs on the ship, and hurt his back so that he was left on board of the hospital boat at A. Providence has favored us, for we were most shamefully crammed on board of the ship, but we feel thankful to see land and have no fault to find. We expect to be in Burnside’s division who is in command of all field opperations [sic][.] Our troops have fell back to quite near W. but here it is looked upon as an intended move to draw the rebels out where we can “fix um[.]” Some 40,000 troops, 3 batteries of Artillery, a body of Cavalry, the last, left here today in full sight from here today and it is expected Stonewall Jackson will be nabbed, as he is again surrounded. A great body of the Army is here, and it is a marvellous [sic] sight to see the forts here. One can have no idea of the scene. For miles in all directions, great Batteries are forming and the “Stars and Stripes” surmou[n]t them while the lower ground is while with encampments, a large one at our elbow, only a few rods distant. It looks like war indeed, hundreds of wagons and in the River as many steamers and transports. Like places more distant, there are all sorts of rumors, but I have conversed with men right from the field, and they are all Courage. There is a regiment or two more passing to Camp in sight, and pouring in by thousands. It is expected the work will be finished up near here, and we shall have our share, for Burnside is not idle. Banks is safe, performing a rapid march outwitting Jackson, and he is a hero. McDowell is down, McClennan [sic] in command of the forts, and Burnside and and [sic] Siegel the field masters. Such are the ideas here. We expect to march tonight or in the morning to Giesboro (Not on the map) about 7 miles from W. where we are to be detailed. But how do you, and our little Lulu do? I can’t tell you anything better than that I am in prefect health and spirits. It is not so terrible hot, a cool breeze, and all very pleasant. Boys and men are selling all sorts of cakes &c. One little fellow brought out some bread and butter and cold fresh Pork, which Jno Miller and I shared and behold he was from Bedford Mass. his name Townsend, been here some three months, don’t like here like old Mass. We gave him 15 cts for old home’s sake and his refreshments. Jos H is waiting here. he is beside me. I left your letter suddenly as [?] the Brig. is expecting to mail them in the [?], but did not. You will direct to W. Quote Regiment & Co H &c and we shall get them. We want so much to hear from you, and if you take a “notion” to send a box of eatables, let it be small and simple soft crackers, doughnuts and cheese. Still we live well, but I knew you would be thinking of such things. Also add some pickles. I must quit, for I right in the sun. Accept love bountifully, and write soon, and tell your adventures. Ever Your Jerome [Marginal notes] [Page 1] Have written Foster and Joseph. [Page 4] Had boiled tongue and Hard bread this morning. 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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 #10 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Washington D.C. Allie Jerome Peirce Washington D.C.