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Text Any textual data included in the document Covington Ky. 13 th Aug 1863 Allie Mine, Once more in “Old Kentucky” alive and well. Left Cairo Monday P.M. and by rail to Cincinnati yesterday P.M., just a week from Snyder’s Landing (“Yazoo River”). Had a collation in the Fifth St. Market House, Cin i. [Cincinnati], and a pleasant chat with a fine lady who thinks everything of the soldier boys and it seems like civilization again. Came over here and into barracks for the first time. Don’t know how long we shall be here. Expect to be paid off today. It is said we’re to report at Lexington and rest up and then form the reserve as usual with Burnside in the Tennessee Expedition, Chattanooga and Georgia Railroad affair. The troops are mostly mounted but we form something to fall back on. This is what we gather from one of Gen. B’s [Burnside’s] staff who is in Cinn [Cincinnati]. Of course, you can only watch and see how near right I am and not take my word for it. Had rather be here than go to Virginia altho this if I was near home, [I] should try for furlough. But no knowing what will take place before fall. It seems a great treat to get stretched out. Steamboat and [railroad] car riding has kept us cramped up for a week. Had quite a look at Cin [Cincinnati] and passed through some of the same streets I did 11 years ago. Calling to mind the nice times of ‘52. Have just sent to the Express Office the books from Jackson Missi. [Mississippi]. Directed to “F. Peirce & Co. Boston etc. for Mrs. Jerome Peirce”. Hope you will receive them all right. Lulu will appreciate the smallest one now and keep “Mrs. Hermans” till she is older. I’m sitting here in my “bunk” talking and whistling, etc. about me and can’t write much of a letter, but you will know I am well. Am I not remarkably favored? When I think of the Missi. [Mississippi] Campaign I marvel that I’m alive! The sick are in hospitals here. Have not heard from [anyone] in particular. Expect Hiram Woodward is not living. [Was] taken on board the boat and failed rapidly, fever. Our “big” Color Sergeant is in the hospital, fever and agne. Have not had even a sign of it myself. I am satisfied that mild climates are better for my temperament. I sent you letters from Memphis and Cairo, also father some papers from C. [Cincinnati]. Direct your letters to Cincinnati again as of old. If we’re paid off shall forward you money immediately. I wish I could send more, but our payrolls are only for two months. The season is fine and the country is beautiful. Such vast cornfields, fruit and luxuriance of forest and wood. North Bend on the Ohio [River is] a charming place but the river is low. Love to the friends and when I get into camp will write more. Wrote Will C., mailed at Cairo. (Had a paper from him with his “Agency” notice.) Will send you a paper with the story of John Morgan the “Raider”. I must close. A kiss for Lulu and love as ever from Jerome J. H. All right. TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES (Josef Rokus) NOTE 1. Hiram Woodward enlisted at age 40 from Orange, Massachusetts. He died of disease on August 10, 1863, at Camp Dennison, Ohio. NOTE 2: The “J. H.” that Jerome referred to in this letter was Joseph H. Peirce. He enlisted as a Private in Orange, Mass., on August 4, 1862, at age 18. Jerome also enlisted in Orange on the same date, but as a corporal. Jerome was 31 years old at the time. According to the Unit History, Joseph H. Peirce was taken Prisoner of War at Pegram Farm, Virginia, on September 30, 1864, (See Letter No. 227) and he was later exchanged. He was discharged on June 21, 1865. Joseph H. Peirce was the son of Joseph Peirce, one of Jerome’s brothers, and was, therefore, Jerome’s nephew. NOTE 3: Morgan's Raid was a diversionary incursion by Confederate cavalry into Indiana and Ohio. The raid took place from June 11–July 26, 1863, and is named for the commander of the Confederates, Brig. Gen. John Hunt Morgan. Although it caused temporary alarm in the North, the raid was ultimately classed as a failure. 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, August 13, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Covington, KY. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Miscellaneous 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 LETTER TRANSCRIPTION Monday eve, 15 Aug 1859 I suppose my little wife is abed and “fast asleep” but as I promised I will write and I feel very willing to promise aside for it is very still here in the dining room and the clock will soon strike ten, but not very sleepy. The day has been quite full of incident and news. Found the usual company at the depot. Took a seat with “Isaac” who appeared about as usual. We parted at the depot with “hopes to meet again”. The first thing was a great fire at Lawrence! Hotel, Court House, stores, two churches, etc. etc!!— burnt, etc. etc., then ditto the Reform School at Westboro. Set on fire by a boy, etc., arrested, etc. Arrived the store, found a letter from Lucy written from Quebec, Canada which I haven’t fairly made out yet save that they have been at Saratoga, Lake Champlain, Montreal, etc. to Q[uebec] to return via White Mountains to Portland to be at home middle of this week. All well, seen many fine sights etc. Sends love to everybody. Been busy today. Saw Ellen P. with her cousins from Worcester. Jose[phine?] and Martha Walker- very fine looking young ladies- with Lucy Bowen (Addie visiting L’s [T’s?]). John P. and I weighed them. Lucy B. the heaviest, 120 lbs, just my weight. Ellen inquired particularly after you and mentioned the intended visit again but the cousins may delay it again. I made little answer to it for then. They expect you to visit them. Found all right at Mrs. R’s. Seemed glad to see me and inquired very kindly after you. Saw Annie at noon. Mrs. Stubbert been in. All well but a little trouble to Aunt W. from her teeth. Nothing very serious. No news at the shop. (Lottie’s I mean now) everything seemed all right. Have spent most of the eve at Mr. J’s. All well. Janet looks nicely. Chatted with Geo[rge] about Navy Yard matters. Called at the Hall’s. Little Fred been very sick with bowel complaint. Did not expect him to live but some better, very thin and fretty. Pity Mrs H. Seems grieved tonight. No news from Gussy for a month. Sent much love to you. The “Issabella” has arrived at Melbourn [don’t know what place he is referring to here]. Don’t know whether there are letters from Mrs. Sargent or not. Mr. Brown not expected home for a fortnight yet and didn’t think to inquire of Foster. Went into the church this eve before tea. Saw Mr. E. Told him of meeting Mr. Darr.[?] Spoke highly of him. Said he was one of Dr. Youngs boys, an old mate of his, etc. The church is fast changing appearances. Things at the store in my room-quiet-but shall keep along. There seems to be customers aplenty and prospect of a busy time by and by. Snow[? short for someone’s name?] not well today. Mr. J. and I the only ones to work this P.M. He mailed the letter in C_ Friday eve. Too late of course. Mrs. Frost fails, recovery very doubtful. A large abscess in the eye and discharging continually. She is unconscious most of the time. There, Allie dear, isn’t this newsy? How have you all been today? May you sleep sweetly and dream of any one you would like too! Give much love to all, not forgetting yourself. Am well. Expect to be at D. tomorrow eve. Yours wholly, Jerome Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter/Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie, August 15, 1859 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Charlestown, MA. 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 1859-08-15 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Ben Raterman (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 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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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 Covington, KY 15th Aug 1863 My ever dear wife, Tis a lovely morning. I will improve it early in sending you another missive. You will hear of my arrival here as I wrote you Wedns. and sent the books to FP&Co. [Foster Peirce & Co.] We expected to move further south immediately but orders came to remain here and we moved up half a mile to a very pleasant place where a large camp is established for the present. The Licking river is in front and beautiful hills beyond some shade trees here and there. We don’t know how soon we shall move, but are improving the present fast and “resting up.” How can I express the relief we feel to lay full length under our shady shelter tents once more with no enemy in front and no dreaded “fall in” to fear. You know for a long time it has been one continual strain on the nerves and time and I think now what wretched affairs my letters must have been. The box and letters came yesterday by Dr. Chase. Various little things came and were most timely and acceptable. Tea, soap, ginger, pepper, fine needles, thread, stationery, etc. Your letter speaking of Chelsea pastures, visit to the beach with Mr. Clark etc. etc. and I was so glad that you find friends and even in the anxious hours some little gleam of sunshine and above all that there are some who appreciate the soldier and what we are passing thru with. Ah, Dear Allie, whatever selfishness we may witness and it can’t be any worse than the villainy practiced in the Army. The future will do us justice and our sacrifices, anxieties, heartaches will have their true value. I have refrained as much as possible from complaining but of many doings that are perpetuated in service were justified at headquarters. No government allowing such things could be worth fighting for. Many abuses are unavoidable but there has been such a reckless disregard of life and even the slightest comfort of the men in this last campaign that I cannot wonder that many are totally reckless and care not if they only get out of it. I wish and pray that the President and those in authority could know and right things, but with a military man at the head what would a poor soldier’s word amount to? With many this feeling that the wrongs are not regarded or covered over by rival officers etc. makes them desperate. But for poor me, I have lived tho so far how God only knows. There is a history to be written and so much that can never be told! But the graves all the way from Vicksburg to this place have a peculiar language to us who have shared and witnessed it all. This morning it is announced that General Welch, commander of our Division is dead very suddenly of fever. Colonel Leasure will succeed, I suppose. Used to command the old 3rd Brigade, a good man. But enough of this anarchy and bad government are worse than all and we must trust to the future which seldom fails to right things. A big back mail came last eve. Your [letters] of the 24th July (8th in July) came. There is the 9th missing yet. The Register came too containing (inside) the doings at the alumni [at] Cambridge spoken of by Abbie in a former letter. Very fine addresses, Dr. Walkin’s oration in particular. So I have an abundant supply of [reading] matter. We are eagerly listening for the news from Charleston and hope all will end well. Was not Colonel Shaw and his men heroes? I can but think what a vast revolution is at work in our land and my belief in the future glory of the country purged of the foul demon slavery is such that hides in a great measure, or tempers at least, the thousand ills we are subjected to. But I am once more in camp and you I trust with regaining health and spirits are also under the old shade and [???] of home enjoying with the friends some measure of quiet and hope. I say little of what can’t be avoided but Allie I feel keenly the necessity that separates us and subjects you to separate labor but in these times all have their burden of sorrow and trial and I feel that many are worse off than we. I feel that you have friends who seem to make the load as light as possible and I know that they feel for the soldier and for those who desire to avoid the field. They must settle with their own consciences their sense of justice to those of us who are bearing the heat and burden of the hour and what future generations will meet out to them. For myself I can endure awhile longer and see if our land is worth fighting for. Your dress must be very nice and pretty and I should just like to take the old place by your side and see how you would compare with your soldier husband. Would you take me with my soiled (not ragged) clothes? I shall brag a little and tell you that I never allow myself to be shabby. Am expert at the needle and thimble and so manage to keep account and have a care for that is one road to promotion. Dress Parade last eve for a long time. The first rather tame and we felt that some were not. It is estimated that 100 men are gone from the Regiment that will never be with us again, dead and disabled. Our flag will appear next time with “Vicksburg and Jackson” inscribed upon it, but there will some associations that will speak not of glory. But I have one narrow escape to record in that affair (at Jackson). While we were in the woods on a side hill near the Rebel battery some sharpshooters had a position and as I had moved away from a little bush where I had been chatting with Captain Hastings “zip”! came a rifle ball cutting off a twig just breast high and exactly where I stood an instant before. It don’t sound well to “talk” on paper but I recollect I felt “strangely” as the deadly missile passed me (I had layed down) and thought I was still saved for something. If we meet, can tell you many things that look like a “special providence” and show you how much we have to be grateful for. Had another letter from Orange (Mary) expressing anxiety for Jos. H. of not receiving his letters. It is strange. He says he has written often. Letters from his folks don’t come to hand like the others and I can’t understand why such a fatality attends their writing. He is here, alive, well and full of talk and like his old self again. Tents with me. If you write to O. [Orange] mention him for they seemed quite concerned about him. As I said before, I write them regularly every two or three weeks. Every effort should be made to have letters to him, often and regular for he needs such help a good deal and can’t bear disappointment of that kind like many. And I pitied him for he has no letters for him in three mails back. The mail goes today at noon. Hope to receive a reply soon. Ben E. is well and is trying to get his wife here and I hope we shall remain long enough for it. I know of some others I wish was visiting nearby! Everybody is away in the country it seems. Alonzo is [well] and received a letter from Ellen at Jefferson Hill. She seems quite down. Let me know of the books, etc. Letters to Abbie and Lucy (sister) goes with this. Love to each and all and I am [???] for letters from B. Is Mr. Salloway or Gilman going to war? You see I’ve written a “pretty” letter, all ink this time. Take a kiss for self and Lu and my heart’s best. [Changed per letter] Love always and get well soon for your Jerome. TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES (Tom Neubig and Josef Rokus) NOTE 1: Contained two envelopes. One large one addressed to Mrs. Jerome Peirce, Billerica Mass, postmarked Aug 15 Cincinnati O[hio]. Handwritten on side: 36th Regt. Mass Vols. Also handwritten Rec(eived] Aug 19th 1863. Also included was an unstamped smaller envelope with no postmark to Miss Lulu S. Peirce, Present. NOTE 2: Colonel Robert Shaw commanded the first all-black regiment (54th Massachusetts). At the Second Battle of Fort Wagner, a beachhead near Charleston, South Carolina, on July 18, 1863, he was killed in the Union loss. The Confederates buried him with his troops, as an intended insult for leading black soldiers, since other officers’ bodies were returned. NOTE 3: In the Brigade’s Unit History, the index on page 4 corrects the spelling of General T. Welsh’s name (not Welch). Welsh was promoted to Brigadier General of volunteers after successful performance at Antietam in 1862. He commanded the 1st Division of the IX Corps, sent west to Kentucky, and then to Mississippi where he served under Grant during the Siege of Vicksburg. Upon the surrender of Vicksburg, he marched with Sherman to Jackson, Mississippi. He contracted malarial fever during the campaign, and died in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 14, 1863. NOTE 4: Col. Daniel Leasure (1819 – 1886) commanded the 100th Pennsylvania Regiment, and for a while he commanded the Third Brigade. (The 36th Massachusetts Regiment was part of the First Brigade.) NOTE 5: The Register was a fairly common name for newspapers and journals in the 1860s. But no reference to a “Register” newspaper in the Boston area could be found. NOTE 6: The reference to Cambridge probably refers to Harvard College. NOTE 7: The “Ben” referred to in this letter was Benjamin B. Edmands. He enlisted as a Private at age 27 from Brookline, Massachusetts, and he was subsequently promoted to Corporal. On January 20, 1864, he was discharged from the 36th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment for promotion as a Lieutenant in the 54th Massachusetts Regiment of Volunteers. NOTE 8: The “Alonzo” Jerome referred to in his letters was Seth Alonzo Ranlett. Ranlett enlisted in Co. B of the 36th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment as a Private on July 24, 1862, at age 22, and he was from Charlestown, Massachusetts. He was promoted to First Sergeant on August 27, 1862, and was commissioned as a First Lieutenant on December 1, 1862. On December 17, 1862, he was appointed Adjutant of the Regiment. He was mustered out “on account of physical disability from disease incurred in the service” on February 20, 1864. Ranlett was born on March 18, 1840, in Charlestown, Massachusetts, and he died May 21, 1905, in Newton, Massachusetts. Ranlett’s wife was Ellen Peirce Ranlett, with a date of birth of March 22, 1842, and a date of death of January 12, 1914. They were married on January 21, 1864. Ellen Peirce was one of the children of Foster Peirce and his wife Catherine Abby Beaman. Also, Foster Peirce was a brother of Jerome. Therefore, the Ellen that Jerome mentions in his letters was one of Jerome’s nieces, and starting on January 21, 1864, Alonzo was the husband of one of his nieces. NOTE 9: Abbie (Abigail) Jaquith was Allie’s younger sister. Abbie was born in 1836, and she died in 1915. Allie (Albinia) was born in 1834, and she died in 1920. NOTE 10: Foster Peirce was one of Jerome’s older brothers. The 1850 U.S. Census listed him as being born in 1812, living in Charlestown, Massachusetts, and being in the furniture business. It is interesting to note that when that census was taken, Jerome, then 19 years old, was living with the Foster Peirce family, with his occupation being recorded as a “gilder.” 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, August 15, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Covington, KY. 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 1863-08-15 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Tom Neubig (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 1863 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 My dear little Lulu! Have just been talking to Mama and sent her a kiss and then I thought I had such a cunning little envelope, I would send a letter to yourself. Aunt Abbie sent your letter in red and blue pencil so I take it you go for the “Red, White and Blue”. That is right. They are the colors Papa sees except when he looks up into the sky. Isn’t it beautiful at sunset! and the stars begin to come out. Papa too sees the same beautiful sky, stars and moon that little Lulu does and he thinks of his daughter oh so often and hopes sometime to come home after his long walks are over with. Papa is resting now and you must do so too and not run too fast or get too tired, but keep well so I can walk with you one of these days. Do you think you could know me? I think you would for I don’t change much though the sun has “tanned” me some. Have been sitting for some time on the ground and am tired so must bid you “Good By[e].” Hope you will get a beautiful picture and story book one of the[se] days that I have sent you. Some beautiful pictures. Be a good girl and remember and love Papa as though he was with you always. Good by[e] with a kiss from Papa I didn’t mean to blot this. TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE This letter does not indicate where Jerome was located when he wrote the letter or the date he wrote it. However, a small white envelope addressed “Miss Lulu S. Peirce, Present” (which obviously contained this letter, as Jerome mentioned in the text) was included in the envelope that contained Letter Number 149. 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Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie, August 15, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Lulu Covington, KY Description An account of the resource From Jerome to 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 1863-08-15 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Josef Rokus (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 1863 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 Nicholasville, Ky. Aug. 19th, 1863 Ever dear Wife, Once more from a quiet, clean and, I trust, permanent camp, I send another “greeting” and, I trust, will from the enclosed [check] assure you that you are not forgotten. Would I could send you more but such must help a little and I hope will prove so to you and little Lulu’s clothes will come a little easier for it. You must endorse the check “Mrs. Jerome Peirce” as it is on the face of it. Have been very busy since my last (on Sat[urday]). Went from Covington by rail on Monday riding all night and marching to this place yesterday where we have fixed this camp and I hope will be allowed to “rest up” for a month at least. ‘Tis very pleasant, tall trees and green much like Lexington only some three miles from any town which is no objection. J.H. as usual is with me and we have a nice tent raised about a foot from the ground with rack for gun and equipments, little bits of furniture for tables and desk on which I am resting now. Drew soft bread and all looks cheerful and pleasant. Expect to be put on drill to some extent for exercise. Weather is warm tho not like Missi[ssippi] weather. Have to go some more than half a mile for water but it is of excellent quality and affords a pleasant walk. Paying off this morning and a good bit of confusion and I cannot write you much of a letter. Hope to have a mail today before I send this. Received your last dated the 13 and 14th just as I was going aboard the [railroad] cars at C. [Cairo.] Am sorry you got the impression I was to be left behind, tho I came near it and I hope my letters have relieved your mind ere this and I hope your health too is improved. I can go on very well if all is well at home and I hope you will take all possible caution and measures to keep well [in] body and mind. Cannot depend upon a furlough, I fear, just now. They are granting them and I drew a “lot furlough” but some others case[s] seemed more important than mine so I must wait. If I could rely on it, should prefer to come home in the fall and shall try to do so. The whole matter of furloughs is wrong and a humbug. One of the “abuses” that needs correction. We’ve got to have some “important business”, somebody sick or something of the kind. I was assured a good while ago that I could have a chance when we got back here and I hope to accomplish it sometime. Faithful men should have and are entitled to a furlough, and no questions asked, once a year at least. Ben E’s wife is here somewhere. I expect she will board at a home near the camp awhile and so visit. She came to Covington. Have not seen Ben for a day or two. Shall tell you all about it. He is a happy man, no doubt. Capt. Sawyer, I am told, is improving and will, or has, gone home and I don’t think will return here again. The fact is “patriotism” among the officers is “oozing” out and they get away if they can. You will not trouble yourself so much in regard to the Capt. One is as much of a friend as another. I could explain some things if I could see you. I shall do my best to work my[self] through and get a furlough as soon as possible. The expense is a serious thing and I hardly feel justified in incurring it as long as you are well and hoping, as I do, for a close of the war at least so we can leave for a longer leave of absence. We’re only allowed twenty days. Have just heard a report that furloughs are stopped but more of this some future time. Keep up good spirits as possible and all will be well by and by. Am still in good health and I have seen so much that I [fail] to say little if I can be spared in good health. Our co[mpany] numbers [are] but a little over twenty men for duty and the Regt. is “cut up” accordingly so you see what I have escaped. I feel anxious to know whether you received the letters I wrote while on the Jackson, [Mississippi] trip. The “diary” will tell you when and where I wrote. As “pictures” of that eventful affair, I wished you might get them all. There was one time on the way back that I couldn’t mail a letter for more than a week. I wrote mother and the rest from J[ackson] too when the shells were flying into the city from batteries nearby. ‘Twas a hard time for everything and body and perhaps the letter shared the fate of the men and “fell out”. I forgot to mention a pleasant service last Sabbath at Cov[ington]. A Mr. Hunting, formerly of Brookfield, Mass., gave us a fine sermon. Near one quarter from the text in the last chap. of “Ephesians” using the “emblems” of the “shield”, “helmet” and “breastplate” most beautifully and it seemed more like home than anything for a long time. Had a letter from Harry Peirce too, written at the mountains having a fine time etc. etc. (Will leave this awhile to see about the mail, news etc. etc.) P.M. Have been moving about some since the above. No tidings of Ben E. His leave of absence expires tonight. Is going to bring his wife here to see us. If you too could only be here for a time! More sad news since this A.M. Harrison Goddard and Hiram Woodward are dead. You know what a fine large fellow Goddard was. Seemed to be gaining when we left Milldale but lack of care no doubt brought him down. I know how anxious you will feel but I am well and shall still be more careful than ever for I feel [and] I hope what I have to live for and it is what kept me up in the last campaign. So don’t have undue anxiety for we are in so much better climate and Ky. seems more home like than ever Virginia did and I think the skies are brightening in the South and they are coming to their senses and are becoming more decidedly for the Union. A small mail in but nothing for me. Another will be along soon. Saw Capt. Davis of the 21st [Regt.] today. He was the one who played and “called” at the dances in Athol when you were there. The old Regt. officers are very free from “airs” and ours are growing more like them. Hardship is what levels men. Jos. H. has written home about the deaths. Jon Mellen is among the sick left at Covington. Did not hear from him. Just think of the strongest men who sicken and die, while the seeming frail ones endure! I hardly dare say I am well but it is so much in little care. I have had, thru all, healthy bowels and don’t abuse them and keep almost entirely to army rations. Used pepper in water more or less in every change of climate and above all had not ruined my stomach by excess before I came out! And so I hope to be [one] of the few who will struggle through and, could you have read my thoughts, on two occasions on the road to Jackson you would have felt that the love and trust of my two loved ones at home saved one life at least. I whisper this for your comfort now that I am resting. I am told you are called “the brave little wife” and so I trust you will continue to be and I shall do all I can to take [care] of my health and strength and let this comfort you. I shall never exert myself again on the march as I have done. I have proved my spirit here for a year and it is known and I shall not die on the road if I can help it. (This to you.) I don’t hide the sad things you see so keep a brave heart and hope for the best. Alonzo is well and busy with the “checks” today and you have his autograph. How are all? And little Lu loves potatoes! Did she get my letters? Wish I had something to send her. No flowers as I can see. Will send some leaves from inside my tent when I am writing. I want very much to hear from you all and about Joe and his going away if so. Thanks for the payment from Mary. Hope soon to have a line from all for I want so much to see a line from the girls and mother. They must not undervalue their words. Love as ever, and as ever, Your husband, Jerome TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES (Josef Rokus) NOTE 1: The “J. H.” that Jerome referred to in this letter was Joseph H. Peirce. He enlisted as a Private in Orange, Mass., on August 4, 1862, at age 18. Jerome also enlisted in Orange on the same date, but as a corporal. Jerome was 31 years old at the time. According to the Unit History, Joseph H. Peirce was taken Prisoner of War at Pegram Farm, Virginia, on September 30, 1864, (See Letter No. 227) and he was later exchanged. He was discharged on June 21, 1865. Joseph H. Peirce was the son of Joseph Peirce, one of Jerome’s brothers, and was, therefore, Jerome’s nephew. NOTE 2: The “Ben E.” referred to in this letter was Benjamin B. Edmands. He enlisted as a Private at age 27 from Brookline, Massachusetts, and he was subsequently promoted to Corporal. On January 20, 1864, he was discharged from the 36th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment for promotion as a Lieutenant in the 54th Massachusetts Regiment of Volunteers. NOTE 3: Captain Christopher Sawyer enlisted as a Captain at age 28 from Templeton, Massachusetts, on August 22, 1862, and he commanded Company H of the 36th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, the company that Jerome was assigned to. He was discharged on account of disability on February 19, 1864. NOTE 4: William H. Goodard enlisted from Orange at age 21 with Jerome on August 4, 1862. He died of disease on August 17, 1863, two days before this letter was written. NOTE 5: Second Lieutenant Hiram C. Woodward enlisted at a relatively old age of 40 on July 31, 1862, from Orange, Massachusetts, and served in Co. H of the 36th Massachusetts Regiment, as did Jerome. He died on August 10, 1863, at Camp Dennison, Ohio, a few days before Jerome wrote this letter. He had been assigned temporarily with Jerome to work in the small smallpox hospital at an earlier camp. The “hospital” consisted of a regular tent physically located some distance away from the main camp to help minimize the spread of infection. NOTE 6: Jonathan (Jon) Mellen enlisted at age 37 from Orange, Massachusetts, on August 8, 1862, four days after Jerome enlisted. He was discharged on account of disability on December 8, 1863. NOTE 7: The “Alonzo” Jerome referred to in his letters was Seth Alonzo Ranlett. Ranlett enlisted in Co. B of the 36th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment as a Private on July 24, 1862, at age 22, and he was from Charlestown, Massachusetts. He was promoted to First Sergeant on August 27, 1862, and was commissioned as a First Lieutenant on December 1, 1862. On December 17, 1862, he was appointed Adjutant of the Regiment. He was mustered out “on account of physical disability from disease incurred in the service” on February 20, 1864. Ranlett was born on March 18, 1840, in Charlestown, Massachusetts, and he died May 21, 1905, in Newton, Massachusetts. Ranlett’s wife was Ellen Peirce Ranlett, with a date of birth of March 22, 1842, and a date of death of January 12, 1914. They were married on January 21, 1864. Ellen Peirce was one of the children of Foster Peirce and his wife Catherine Abby Beaman. Also, Foster Peirce was a brother of Jerome. Therefore, the Ellen that Jerome mentions in his letters was one of Jerome’s nieces, and starting on January 21, 1864, Alonzo was the husband of one of his nieces. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1863 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 New Milldale Miss[issippi] Aug 2nd 1863 My dearest Wife One of the loveliest Sabbath mornings! Have been quite busy since before our reveille. First breakfast, coffee and beans that seemed almost like “home baked”, cleaning up about tent, etc., fetching water. Then took a look into my testament when I found snugly folded in a paper a miniature that looked very much like the one I’m writing to. How and where is the original to this morning? Sought the shade of a tree nearby and thought a few lines to her could find acceptance. Yesterday came another mail, yours of the 17th and 19th July. One from Abbie of the 19th, also a nice letter from Ellen P. of same date. Was so glad to get them for we shall no doubt be on the way up the river by tomorrow or next day and I may not write from this place again. Have no news, only what I hear from home and everybody here is talking over the draft and the boys all know someone [who] is drafted. I saw the someones first in the Boston Herald. Saw and how sorry I was that Joe was among them. I was indeed sorry for the folks, so much help and tact as he had for home business duties but I trust he will have a short term. Wish my service could excuse [his] service but I know he will meet it like a man. I see Mr. Sulleway and Gilmann are victims. Will they come? Sam Walker too. What will he do? But the country must be saved and the work finished and if all lend a hand it can be done right soon. Abbie gave me an account of Joe’s visit to the city to see if he could go in the Navy, etc. Am glad the riots are quelled and trust that little touch of war was enough to show the people what law and order was and what we’re contending for. Here all is quiet and on the rest but all are eager to be off for the North. This morning each company was called into line and the adjutant read the “order” from General Grant, handsomely acknowledging the prompt and energetic services rendered by the “Ninth A. C.” [Army Corps] and complimenting them and ordering the inscription on their colors: “Vicksburg and Jackson”!! and turning the Corps over [to] their former commander. It’s now talked that we’re going to Virginia eventually with headquarters at Newport News with General Burnside. “So must it be”. Another story is that we remain for “recruiting” near Louisville, Ky but the former is more likely as the remaining work is eastward and recruiting, of course, will be from the East, for the Corps has been sadly cut up in this campaign. A large lot of ambulances came last eve. and took away our sick and we must be on the move soon. Am glad to tell you the same pleasant fact that I am well, excellently and how very much I have to be grateful for, for I did have some narrow escapes while before Jackson [Mississippi] to say nothing of disease, the effects of the climate and hard marching, but we were relieved for a while of knapsacks and moved in lightest order. Shall have much to tell you about it [when] I see home (and shall try to just as soon as we get North). The universal impression is that we’re going to Virginia. Had a nice friendly letter from Mary and Joseph the same day with yours. The tone was as I desired and I had just written them. I have written them quite regularly and as often as I could. Mary expressed much disappointment of your not visiting them this summer, but you know best about that. You doubtless hear all the news from O. [Orange] all about the draft, etc. John Wheeler is among them. I suppose Foster’s folks are all at the mountains, “Jefferson Hill” for some weeks. Alonzo received letters from E. [Ellen] and doubtless receives a due return and will while he is resting. The boys are getting rested and recovering their worsted spirits somewhat. Disease seems to be subsiding. Captains Smith and Buffum are about again. Captain Sawyer is gaining and of the Orange boys Harrison Goodard is recovering slowly. Osgood Rich is still quite slim, his fever and ague turning to a regular fever, so I understood last and that was yesterday. Henry Mayo and the rest are well. How I wish I could be with you all in quiet rural old Billerica today, hear a good sermon, call on some good friends and see all the dear familiar faces! What a blessed time ‘twould be and then to take my darling Lulu by the hand and tell her about the beautiful birds and posies I’ve seen. Some of the prettiest flowers fade so [I] come to press them in letters. But she knows Papa loves her and always sends her a kiss. I gave “Uncle Ben” her letter (and yours) and the little boy. He has a quiet, earnest way of acknowledging things. Sends his regards and was very thankful for your letter thought ‘twas beautiful and will try and do his duty by your husband. We hope for some rare times now for we’ve no fear of forced marches and the battle’s din for the present at least and we can chat of “this, that and the other”, our wives are not forgotten. I wish you could correspond with Mrs. Amy “for she is a love of a woman” I know and is a noble brave girl and writes finely. Abram Cutter writes fine letters to Ben and he lets me read them. And now thank Frank for his letters to me. Tell him I will remember him in particular one of these days, and for good brother Joe as an “old soldier” what good word can I say? If he must “rally to the flag” and for his personal self I know he will not flinch. He can benefit much by some advice about becoming used to camp life, etc., but Frank can help as much perhaps as I but let him as much as possible stick to simple food, even Army rations. The great thing is to take care nights and keep the stomach in good order. Am short of stationery. As ever, your loving husband Jerome. Love to all. Where is Mary of late? Love to Will Clark. I know he will make a good soldier. My love to him. Shall feel deeply interested and want he should write me soon and may some good substitute appear for father and mother. I feel more than I can express. Wrote you twice last week. Your letters are all received. TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES (Josef Rokus) NOTE 1: The “Ellen P.” mentioned in this letter was Ellen Peirce. She was the daughter of Foster Peirce and Catherine Abby Beaman, with Foster being a brother of Jerome. She was, therefore, a niece of Jerome. Ellen married Alonzo Ranlett, who is mentioned in many of Jerome’s letters, on January 21, 1864. Ellen was born on March 22, 1842, and she died on January 12, 1914. NOTE 2: Abbie (Abigail) Jaquith was Allie’s younger sister. Abbie was born in 1836, and she died in 1915. Allie (Albinia) was born in 1834, and she died in 1920. NOTE 3: Foster Peirce was one of Jerome’s older brothers. The 1850 U.S. Census listed him as being born in 1812, living in Charlestown, Massachusetts, and being in the furniture business. It is interesting to note that when that census was taken, Jerome, then 19 years old, was living with the Foster Peirce family, with his occupation being recorded as a “gilder.” NOTE 4: Captain Christopher Sawyer enlisted as a Captain at age 28 from Templeton, Massachusetts, on August 22, 1862, and he commanded Company H of the 36th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, the company that Jerome was assigned to. Sawyer was discharged on account of disability on February 19, 1864. NOTE 5: James B. Smith enlisted at age 23 from Cambridge, Massachusetts. He was appointed Captain, Company K, on August 22, 1862. Smith was wounded at the Battle of Pegram Farm in Virginia on September 30, 1864, but was mustered out with the Regiment on June 8, 1864, as a Major. He was subsequently promoted to Brevet Colonel for “gallant and meritorious service.” NOTE 6: Amos Buffum enlisted as a Second Lieutenant in the 25th Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteers on October 12, 1861. He transferred to Co. D, 36th Massachusetts Regiment, on August 22, 1862. Buffum was killed in action near Petersburg, Virginia, on June 18, 1864. NOTE 7: William H. Goodard enlisted from Orange at age 21 with Jerome on August 4, 1862. He died of disease on August 17, 1863. NOTE 8: Private Osgood Rich enlisted at age 25 at Orange, Massachusetts, on August 4, 1862. He was discharged for disability on April 23, 1864. NOTE 9: Corp. Henry H. Mayo enlisted at age 21 as a Corporal in Orange, Massachusetts, on August 4, 1862, the same date that Jerome enlisted. He was killed at the Battle of the Wilderness on May 6, 1864, just a few days before Jerome was killed at Spotsylvania Court House. NOTE 10: The “Ben” referred to in this letter was Benjamin B. Edmands. He enlisted as a Private at age 27 from Brookline, Massachusetts, and he was subsequently promoted to Corporal. 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Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie, August 2, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie New Milldale, MS 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 1863-08-02 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Barb Davidson (transcriber) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1863 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 Aug 20th 1863 Just a word dear Allie as J.H. [Joseph H. Peirce] has written you and he has told you of our doings today, dinner etc. Hope you will get my letter written yesterday enclosing a check. We recvd. 26 dollars and hope to [receive] more soon. So far from home, I felt I must keep a little by me. You will not need to send me stationery, without it is a sheet of paper once in a good while, but not even then. Only when we’re on the move, then it is we get short of such things. Have [an] abundance of stationery and means for the present, so make the most of what you have. Another big back mail came last eve., two letters from you, making all right, two from Abbie, one from Will (from Worcester), from Henry Perrie, etc., all back letters. Hope to get something this eve. Saw Ben E. [Edmands] this morning. [His] wife [is] stopping at a house nearby. Of course, he is very happy and they both wish how much that you too could be here. She remembers you distinctly and wishes a further acquaintance. [She] talks enthusiastically [about] how you and she can go to Chicopee, Mass. and set up dressmaking and millinery, thinks you’re “cut” right for the latter. Well, so we talk. Have not seen her yet but expect to by and by. Of course, I have no news since yesterday. Our camp is beautiful, and weather fine, and we [are] resting and enjoying all we can out of this release of the harder duties of war. Have been reading over the papers, and seeing who escapes the draft etc. but some are coming and all accounts agree that Lee’s Army is demoralized and dwindling away, and Charleston must come down sometime, as did Vicksburg. Have just been stitching a leather belt for the Acting 2nd Lieut. (Woodward) and our cooking has engaged our attention a good deal, so I am not prepared for a long letter, but this is so “little and cunning” like the one who receives it, that it will answer, will it not? It is large enough to tell you that I am well, and growing better, fast recovering from the sad work in Missi[ssippi]. If I could only just peep in and see you all (and stay awhile!) But the mail is closing. Write often, write all. A kiss for Lulu and anything for yourself from your loving Jerome P.S. J.H. is mixing up some “flitters” for supper. “Call in”. TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES (Josef Rokus) NOTE 1: The “J. H.” that Jerome referred to in this letter was Joseph H. Peirce. He enlisted as a Private in Orange, Mass., on August 4, 1862, at age 18. Jerome also enlisted in Orange on the same date, but as a corporal. Jerome was 31 years old at the time. According to the Unit History, Joseph H. Peirce was taken Prisoner of War at Pegram Farm, Virginia, on September 30, 1864, (See Letter No. 227) and he was later exchanged. He was discharged on June 21, 1865. Joseph H. Peirce was the son of Joseph Peirce, one of Jerome’s brothers, and was, therefore, Jerome’s nephew. NOTE 2: The “Ben” referred to in this letter was Benjamin B. Edmands. He enlisted as a Private at age 27 from Brookline, Massachusetts, and he was subsequently promoted to Corporal. On January 20, 1864, he was discharged from the 36th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment for promotion as a Lieutenant in the 54th Massachusetts Regiment of Volunteers. NOTE 3: Ironically, based on census information, Allie became a seamstress after Jerome was killed to support herself and Lulu. She never remarried. NOTE 4: Acting Second Lieutenant Woodward was Hiram C. Woodward. He enlisted at a relatively old age of 40 on July 31, 1862, from Orange, Massachusetts, and served in Co. H of the 36th Massachusetts Regiment, as did Jerome. He died on August 10, 1863, at Camp Dennison, Ohio, just a few days after Jerome wrote this letter. He had been assigned temporarily not long before with Jerome to work in the small smallpox hospital at an earlier camp. The “hospital” consisted of a regular tent physically located some distance away from the main camp to help minimize the spread of infection. NOTE 5: “Flitters” is probably a word used at the time to describe what are now called “fritters.” A fritter is a fried food, usually consisting of a portion of batter or breading, which has been filled with bits of meat, seafood, fruit, vegetables or other ingredients. 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, August 20, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Nicholasville, KY. 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 1863-08-20 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Paul and Louise Marahrens (transcribers) 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 "6.75 X 4.5" - 1st Scan "5 X 7.25" - 2nd Scan "8.6 X 7.3" - 3rd Scan (JPG) Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Letter #152 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 Nicholasville, KY Allie Jerome Peirce KY Nicholasville https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/b4312f2929067f7c71f2c4d94161803f.jpg 20fc346cf1871f842c3eadcaddae33e3 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/5c8be032daa9d0e74114ef56e226ae8e.jpg be05f635d9c3689db349b6851efa2d10 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/dbac54733d79e71405d11307d2b3b83e.jpg ce02991efa0e994ff6b427697338f452 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 1863 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 Near Nicholasville, [Ky.] 23rd Aug 1863 My dearest Wife, Sitting here in my tent. “Inspection” just gone through with Jos. H. [Joseph H. Peirce] writing home. A very pleasant, airy Sabbath morning. I again “essay” something to you. Have been somewhat disappointed last week, no letter since Monday, as we [were] going on board the [railroad] cars, except a back mail. But, I know you have written as I heard by Alonzo’s letter from his mother that you were “getting better” from a severe cold etc. What shall I tell thee? for all is quiet and monotonous in camp, and what I am sorry to add, [is] a great deal of sickness in camp caused by the change of climate, sort of a fever. At least one half of the men are sick, but most of them, if not all, will recover after awhile. So far, J. [Joseph H. Peirce] and I have been, and are, very well and hope to keep so. The chief event of the last week has been meeting Mrs. Edmands and expect to dine with them today if nothing happens. She is very pretty and healthy [and] is stopping at a house nearby, where Ben can see her. Had a pleasant chat, and showed her Lulu’s picture, and she called it a “sweet” picture. She has one of these quiet but deep natures, and I wish you could become more acquainted. The presence of a lady is quite an item here, and I imagine some of the higher officers are almost envious of him. Of course, he is [in] the best of spirits. Another event will somewhat surprise you. Yesterday, who should come to us but Mr. Stevens from Orange, last from the Portsmouth Grove Hospital, R.I. He is in good health and spirits. There is a prospect that J.H. will leave me, and if he does, Mr. S. [Stevens] will be my tent mate. J.H. expects a detail at Div. Headquarters, but not certain. Have had a new Commander (of the 1st Div.). Genl. Welch died at Cincinnati and Genl. Ferrero is his successor. Has just rode by here with his “orderly”, a solid looking man with a “big moustache.” Well, Allie mine, ‘tis a quiet morning and I am thinking of you, then I can talk of myself or surroundings. Have been looking and talking over my pictures and wishing to myself that I could see you. A whole year has passed since we were encamped, the 2nd next month, since we left Worcester and mustered in as a Regt. on the 27th this month, and I hope some way will open to see home before many months pass. Sad times in Orange over the death of the boys, and now they must know of Harrison Goddard’s death. His uncle is coming out. Saw the Adjt. (Alonzo) last eve. Has letters from the mountains, and is anxious to see E [Ellen]. Another Lieut. (Sibley) of ours died and [was] buried at Louisville, a sad case, just married before he came out, was in the 15th [Massachusetts] at Ball’s Bluff. [He was] a quiet, modest man and was esteemed by Alonzo, and [his death] saddened him very much. But you will think I am talking of sad things but life in the army is like life at home, health, sickness, and death, and the first year, is what tells on soldiers. I hope you are “all well” of your late illness and finding some means of cheer in the company of friends and from the “good word”. I hope Mr. S. will be spared going into the Army if he can be of good service there. I do not wish to see good pastors taken from their places, and their trials would be severe here, unless they have a “tact” for the sphere, then they would be invaluable. (I will close this, this P.M.) P.M. Oh, Allie! I am so dull and sleepy! Went about noon with Ben E. [Edmands] and had a pleasant call, a good mile walk. Had a nice dinner with the family. Their name is Coombs, plain farmers, and a western table. The father said grace before eating. One daughter and some four boys. Mrs. E. [Edmands] is quite pleased with the country, wishes you were hereabouts so much. Says she could find you employment in Wheeling with her. What do you think of it? It is one of those drowsy days and I have had a long nap since my walk, and now comes Dress Parade, and closing of the mail. You see I have written close and I fear I can hardly fill it this time! But you will overlook it this time I’m sure when you know that I think not the less of you. But the Camp is becoming very dull. If we could only move and move North! and all things looking like peace and a dismissal from the service! But we must wait patiently. Remember with love to all, and accept for this time from Your loving husband Jerome P TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES (Josef Rokus) NOTE 1: The “Jos. H.” that Jerome referred to in this letter was Joseph H. Peirce. He enlisted as a Private in Orange, Mass., on August 4, 1862, at age 18. Jerome also enlisted in Orange on the same date, but as a corporal. Jerome was 31 years old at the time. According to the Unit History, Joseph H. Peirce was taken Prisoner of War at Pegram Farm, Virginia, on September 30, 1864, (See Letter No. 227) and he was later exchanged. He was discharged on June 21, 1865. Joseph H. Peirce was the son of Joseph Peirce, one of Jerome’s brothers, and was, therefore, Jerome’s nephew. NOTE 2: The “Alonzo” Jerome referred to in his letters was Seth Alonzo Ranlett. Ranlett enlisted in Co. B of the 36 th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment as a Private on July 24, 1862, at age 22, and he was from Charlestown, Massachusetts. He was promoted to First Sergeant on August 27, 1862, and was commissioned as a First Lieutenant on December 1, 1862. On December 17, 1862, he was appointed Adjutant of the Regiment. He was mustered out “on account of physical disability from disease incurred in the service” on February 20, 1864. Ranlett was born on March 18, 1840, in Charlestown, Massachusetts, and he died May 21, 1905, in Newton, Massachusetts. Ranlett’s wife was Ellen Peirce Ranlett, with a date of birth of March 22, 1842, and a date of death of January 12, 1914. They were married on January 21, 1864. Ellen Peirce was one of the children of Foster Peirce and his wife Catherine Abby Beaman. Also, Foster Peirce was a brother of Jerome. Therefore, the Ellen that Jerome mentions in his letters was one of Jerome’s nieces, and starting on January 21, 1864, Alonzo was the husband of one of his nieces. NOTE 3: The “Ben” referred to in this letter was Benjamin B. Edmands. He enlisted as a Private at age 27 from Brookline, Massachusetts, and he was subsequently promoted to Corporal. On January 20, 1864, he was discharged from the 36 th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment for promotion as a Lieutenant in the 54 th Massachusetts Regiment of Volunteers. NOTE 4: William H. Goodard enlisted from Orange at age 21 with Jerome on August 4, 1862. He died of disease on August 17, 1863. NOTE 5: Frederick H. Sibley enlisted from Fitchburg, Massachusetts, at age 24 as a Sergeant in the 15 th Massachusetts Regiment on July 12, 1861, and was transferred as a Second Lieutenant to Company I of the 36 th Massachusetts Regiment on August 22, 1862. He was subsequently promoted to First Lieutenant on August 2, 1863. Sibley died in the U.S. General Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, of disease contracted during the Mississippi campaign on August 12, 1863. 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, August 23, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Nicholasville, KY 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 August 23, 1863 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Paul and Louise Marahrens (transcribers) 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 1863 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 Mond. 24th Aug. 1863 My dear Allie. I wrote you yesterday and now I have something to tell. Was called to the Commanders tent and informed that I was selected as the “Non Com” [Non-commissioned] officer to accompany others to go to Mass. to bring in Conscripts! You can imagine my feeling. It is a great favor and compliment too and my years’ service has not been for nothing, as it is a work requiring the right sort of stuff. Alonzo was the means of it in a great measure. Expect to leave tomorrow, Tuesday or the next day with Lieut. Davis, Co. K, and six men. I send you this that you may be prepared to meet me either at home B [Billerica] or some point near or at Boston as the Camp is at Long Island you know. Talked with Alonzo. He didn’t think we shall have leave to go home, that is to visit round. I go out of my way so you will hear from me by Telegraph or letter as we are not quite certain what day we shall leave. This will reach you ahead. My expenses, you see, will be all paid and I hope to see you soon. You will please inform the friends so I can meet as many as possible. Shall write to Orange today with this. J.H. has a fine thing: Orderly for Gen. Ferrero. Left for his post today. In haste with love to all. I am yours, Jerome TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES (Josef Rokus) NOTE 1: The Company Muster Roll for September and October 1863 in Corporal Jerome Peirce’s Service File gives the following information: “Absent. Sent to Massachusetts for conscription Sept. 15, 1863.” The next Company Muster Roll, for November and December 1863, lists him as “Present.” NOTE 2: The Unit History mentions the conscription detail that included Jerome Peirce on page 80 as follows: “Between sunrise and noon of the 15th (of September 1863) we marched fourteen miles, and encamped at Barboursville, on the Cumberland River. Before marching this morning, a detail of three officers (Captain Holmes, Lieutenants Hodgkins and Davis), and six men left us, for the purpose of returning to Massachusetts, and bringing out the conscripts assigned to the Thirty-sixth Regiment, according to orders received at Nicholasville.” NOTE 3: It is not clear who the Alonzo was that Jerome referred to in this letter. None of the men from Orange, Massachusetts, that he enlisted with in early August of 1862 was named Alonzo, and the Unit History Roster lists several men named Alonzo. NOTE 4: The “J.H.” Jerome referred to in this letter, as well as in other letters, was almost definitely Joseph H. Peirce. He enlisted as a private in Orange, Mass., on August 4, 1862, at age 18. Jerome also enlisted in Orange on the same date, but as a private. Jerome was 31 years old at the time. According to the Unit History, Joseph H. Peirce was taken Prisoner of War at Pegram Farm on September 30, 1864 and was later exchanged. He was discharged on June 21, 1865. Joseph H. Peirce was a nephew of Jerome. NOTE 5: Gen. Edward Ferrero (1831 – 1899) was one of the leading dance instructors, choreographers, and ballroom operators in the United States prior to his service in the Civil War from 1861 until 1865. He served admirably in a number of major battles and was assigned to the corps that included the 36th Massachusetts Regiment. However, he is most remembered for his dishonorable conduct in the Battle of the Crater (July 1864), for drinking with another general behind the lines, while both their units were virtually destroyed. A court of inquiry cited Ferrero for "being in a bomb-proof shelter habitually, where he could not see the operation of his troops nor know the position of two brigades of his division or whether they had taken Cemetery Hill or not." Nevertheless, Ferrero was brevetted as a major general on December 2, 1864, for "bravery and meritorious services." He subsequently served throughout the Appomattox Campaign in early 1865. The following note was written on the top of page 1: “Please write Foster’s folks. Don’t know whether I can see them.” Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter/Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie, August 24, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Nicholasville, KY 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 1863-08-24 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Josef Rokus (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 "6.25 X 4" - 1st Scan "6.4 X 9.45" - 2nd Scan "6.4 X 9.4" - 3rd Scan (JPG) Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Letter #154 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 Nicholasville, KY