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Text Any textual data included in the document LETTER TRANSCRIPTION Middletown Ky. Sunday P.M. May 3rd 1863 My dearest Wife, I am sitting here in my tent, have been looking out upon a tree (at the left hand), which the rain and a beautiful rainbow has beautified. So like a painting that I wish I could transfer [it] to this paper and send [it to] you as a memento of this camp, the third since we left Camp “Dick [Robinson]”. It has showered considerably for two days, tho’ not yesterday. Another afternoon march yesterday of about ten miles. We are now in a rough portion of the state, thinly settled, there being only three or four houses here to claim the name of a town. We are surrounded by hills on every side with [the] Green River a few rods from our tent, taking its name from the color of the water. Early this P.M. took a bath in it and felt much refreshed. We are having fitful showers like April, one moment looking like clearing off, and then raining again. Was very busy this A.M. with little things that need “fixing” a little, but found time to attend the Services about 3 o’clk. The chaplain spoke on reading the Scriptures and very well. A shower interrupted us. Took a short walk after supper (5 o’clk) up a steep hill the other side of the road, which commands a very pretty view of the country, which looks much like the scene from old Tully, only the hills are not so high. (Since I began the boys have commenced chattering and making it unpleasant. Will have a candle and quiet, by and by). After Tattoo. Mail arrived and how glad was I to receive letters from your dear self, Abbie and Ellen and Edwd. P. etc. of the 26th Vlt. [Volunteers]. I feel much better in spirits than when some of my late letters were written. You will understand this. All is quiet in the tent. Seven of us of the ‘Colors’ in one tent, a candle burning, fixed in a bayonet, all under the blankets but Sergeant Goodspeed (of Worcester) and we are busy writing to [our] dear ones. He has nice little pictures of wife and four children like yours, fixed in a little movers case, the oldest thirteen, the youngest six. Well, the first Sabbath in May! and through many obstacles, such as the damp and mud of a low camp in rainy weather, the camp “talk” not always in keeping with the day, rumors and guesses etc. etc., but still my thoughts stole to you at church, amid congenial scenes, and I felt that I was still with you and believed that some comforting words from able lips [were] still bearing your spirits up, and so I was comforted. I must not omit a very interesting item of today. A family of refugees from E. Tennessee has been among us. A man of years with three daughters from perhaps nineteen to near thirty years, all intelligent and well appearing, wanderers as it were from Rebel violence. The story was too horrible for narration in full. The youngest girl had an eye gouged out by a bayonet while defending herself from ruffian hands, and one finger is gone from the shot fired which killed the villain whom her father slew in his frenzy, and it seems he literally cut him to pieces. They are lingering near here awaiting their chance to return. The father has been in the Union service and wounded. He is a large noble looking man, with a settled expression of grief and suffering such as I never before saw. I entered an officer’s tent when the four were conversing and contributed the best half of what I had left, felt I done it in a good cause. They were comfortable, well-to-do people of the staunch Union stock, and refused at the peril of their lives to join the miserable rebels. The home was attacked and here they are one of Parson Brownlow’s scenes to the life. Over a hundred dollars has been raised for them in the Brigade. The youngest, who is wounded, is exceedingly modest and pretty and all fine appearing. Such things are what will nerve the arm when the conflict comes. We have rumors of a great victory at Fredericksburg and pray it be so. Very interesting letters in the ‘Journal’ (enclosed in the “Register”). I greatly rejoice at the result at Suffolk and I hope the Rebel Army at F. [Fredericksburg] [Changed to brackets] will be destroyed, between F. [Fredericksburg] {Changed to brackets] and Suffolk. We expect to go to Columbia Ky. near the border and where the RRoad [Railroad] connects with Louisville and where we can draw supplies and so “hold on” for the next move. Have got nicely rested and expect to move tomorrow again. I have written every day since we left Camp “Dick”, to Alonzo, Abbie, or yourself, so you will know how we are getting on. Tell Abbie, her letter done me good, and is fully felt and appreciated. Tell Ellen I forgot to enclose the flowers but they were so crushed I would not have sent them, will sometime. You speak of my writing the S. [Sabbath] School. I find the scenes I am passing thru’ so great in contrast with it, I find it impossible to address them directly, but as the “spirit moves” I utter my feelings in a way which perhaps have a meaning for all in S. [Sabbath] School. In my last to Charles there may be a word that may do good. As Miss Waldo says, in substance, these times will impress the minds of the young, so that a deeper love of country may be the fruits, among many good results to follow from the present events. I shall feel quite happy to think of you with “friends” as Ellen says, and on the whole the look of things is more cheering than for a long time. My candle is most down and I must close. I dare say I forget much. Have seen Ben E. today as usual. Called on the Tennesseans with me and contributed his “mite”. I have plenty of stamps just now. Hope to see the paymaster again at the halt, Columbia perhaps. It seems strange about Eddy Haynes. What can be the matter? Wrote to Billerica a few days ago. Shall do so, as often as possible. Letters from Orange but don’t know the news. It has been very sickly there of late tho’. I send this soiled paper, as we are moving and spare the last for camp. Excuse all appearances, broke my ink stand again, the day at Stanford, so pencil must answer. Give some message to Lulu from me and much love to all friends and believe me ever yours wholly Jerome Mond [Monday] Morn [Morning] Clearing off, warm, uncertain about moving today. Saw a slip from the Boston “Journal” from near Bryantsville (Camp Dick) speaking of the trip to Cin. [Cincinnati] etc. and complementing the Col. etc. All quite just. The Col. is growing more popular. TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES (Josef Rokus) NOTE 1: Camp Dick Robinson was a large Union Army organizational and training center located near Lancaster in rural Garrard County, Kentucky. The camp was established on August 6, 1861, despite the protests of Governor Beriah Magoffin, a strong secessionist and Southern sympathizer. It was located about halfway between Cincinnati and the Cumberland Gap, and was about 30 miles from Lexington, Kentucky. It was constructed on the farm of Captain Dick Robinson, a strong pro-Union supporter. The post served as a rallying point for local loyalists, as well as for Unionists who had left their homes in eastern Tennessee in order to enlist in the Union army. In 1862, the Confederate Army seized the camp and renamed it "Camp Breckinridge," in honor of Confederate general and former U.S. Vice President John C. Breckinridge, a native Kentuckian. The advance of the Union army into the region forced the Rebels to abandon the camp, and Federal troops regained its possession for the remainder of the war. After hostilities ceased in 1865, the camp was phased out of existence. NOTE 2: The Green River is a 384-mile-long tributary of the Ohio River that rises in Lincoln County in south-central Kentucky. The river was named after Nathanael Greene, a general of the Revolutionary War. NOTE 3: 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 4: Edward Peirce was the son of Foster and Catherine Peirce, Foster being one of Jerome’s brothers. Therefore, Edward Peirce, who was born in 1845, was a nephew of Jerome. NOTE 5: Samuel A. Goodspeed enlisted at age 38 from Worcester, Massachusetts, as a sergeant in Company C on August 13, 1862. He was promoted to First Sergeant on June 27, 1863, and to Second Lieutenant on Jul 17, 1863, followed by a promotion to First Lieutenant on January 3, 1864. Goodspeed resigned from the Army on April 20, 1864. NOTE 6: William Gannaway "Parson" Brownlow (1805 – 1877) was an American newspaper publisher, Methodist minister, book author, prisoner of war, lecturer, and politician. He served as Governor of Tennessee from 1865 to 1869 and as a United States Senator from Tennessee from 1869 to 1875. Brownlow rose to prominence in the 1840s as editor of the Whig, a polemical newspaper in East Tennessee that promoted Whig Party ideals and opposed secession in the years leading up to the Civil War. Brownlow's uncompromising and radical viewpoints made him one of the most divisive figures in Tennessee political history and one of the most controversial Reconstruction Era politicians of the United States. NOTE 7: The Second Battle of Fredericksburg, also known as the Second Battle of Marye's Heights, took place on May 3, 1863, in Fredericksburg, Virginia, as part of the Chancellorsville Campaign of the Civil War. 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: The Sabbath School is mentioned in this letter because Jerome was the Sabbath School Superintendent at the church in Orange, Massachusetts, that the Peirce family attended before he enlisted. NOTE 10: The “Col.” referred to in the letter was Henry Bowman, from Clinton, Massachusetts, who enlisted as a captain in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteers on August 1, 1861. He was captured at Ball’s Bluff, Loudon County, Virginia, on October 21, 1861. He was a prisoner of war at Richmond and was a hostage for Confederates held in New York for trial as pirates. Bowman was exchanged in August 1862. On August 22, 1862, he was promoted to colonel, commanding the 36th Massachusetts. He resigned on July 27, 1863, but was recommissioned in October of 1863. He subsequently served in different units and served at Baltimore and Philadelphia until the close of the war. 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, May 3, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Middletown, KY. 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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 LETTER TRANSCRIPTION Sat Morn 30th May/63 My ever dear Allie, As you will see by these notes, we are marching and I cannot give you anything like a letter but I will finish this out and if opportunity offers will pencil it. The inkstand came all right. Mr. Murray gave it to Alonzo. He just peeped into our quarters, the corn bin to a log barn, which made a comfortable place for we [had] plenty of straw. Everything is at a standstill and don’t know whether we go forward or back to Columbia. The letters as mentioned came to hand and it seems good beyond expression to receive them in these wilderness marches. Am sorry to hear of Abbie’s illness. Will write to Billerica soon as we stop. With you, we feel that the war will not end in this administration, but if [it] were not for principles, we would feel somewhat discouraged but aside from men and party schemes which have always clogged great revolutions, there is something to contend for and so we hope to see a triumph finally which will bring out the better fruits of this struggle. I mailed a letter to Miss Lucy Walker for her kindness in sending the Register. I intended to have inclosed some leaves from the “Beechwoods”. I will send some, please give her them. Alonzo is well and bearing the change and exposure finely and we have had some rough times this march. Give love to Albert and all friends and a kiss for the babies. Little Lulu wrote me. Don’t be surprised if you do not hear so often as we shall be on the jump now but will write as often as possible. Ben E. is well. Send a sheet of paper occasionally for I am getting short, as money and everything is out. The sutlers can’t follow us now. As ever your husband Jerome TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES NOTE 1: This letter is a continuation of the previous letter (Letter No. 117), which was written on the same date. NOTE 2: 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 3: The “Ben E.” referred to in the letter was almost certainly 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, Edmands was discharged from the 36th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment for promotion as a Lieutenant in the 54th Massachusetts Regiment of Volunteers. NOTE 4: Sutlers were army camp followers who peddled provisions not issued by the army to the soldiers. 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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 LETTER TRANSCRIPTION Near Middleburg, 6th May 1863 My dearest Allie, If all reports are true, you have had glorious news ere this and it is said we are to hear it on dress parade this eve. A great victory at Fredericksburg etc. and a report of Gen. Hooker of eight pages sent to the whole Army! My heart beats as I write it and heaven grant all is true. Have just [seen] Ceritin Murray. We are halted. Moved camp to a more healthy location about a mile from where [we] were last Sunday, the date of my last [letter]. Of course all is still and dull. No news of importance in front (Tenn) and such as it is in our favor. I felt I must send you a few lines to tell you I’m well and coming up from the marches finely. Have had a good deal of rain for the last days. We came in here Monday P.M. in the midst of a tremendous shower, which wet us to the skin, but all were merry as larks, and soon had our tents pitched. I am now with the two Woodward’s from O. [Orange]. We are in a valley, heights all around, a river and brook in front and rear. Country hilly and rough people. A few Union farmers, all ordinary and quiet. The soldiers are very cheerful and careful not to trespass as we feel [we are] among friends. Had a nice time with Ben last eve. Is very happy at being so kindly remembered by you. His wife will have your messages. She was in the midst of the excitement at Wheeling, where the Rebels were raiding, but she was brave and did not like to leave the city as all of them did with their valuables and went over into Ohio. Witnessed a funny scene last eve. Some slave ‘boys’ singing and dancing by candlelight outdoors and a crowd of 36th [Regiment soldiers] around them. ‘Native talent” and vastly amusing I assure you. Hope for a mail tonight. None since Sunday. Am glad you are well and happy. Allie, you may have a wrong impression. I disliked the idea of you entering a shop for it seems to me you might have sewing as you will now and so be among friends and cheerful associations. The clouds do seem breaking and if the Rebel Army of Va [Virginia] is destroyed, the end is surely approaching. The loyal people here are bitter on the rebels and it does us all good to see evidence of earnestness and depend upon it [that] Ky. [Kentucky] will look out for the traitors. We amuse ourselves in keeping our “pieces” (guns) in order and cutting down knapsacks for rapid movement and mine is quite smaller. Don’t send any stationery just now as I intend to keep as little as possible and on marches I can write but few. You will understand. Our movements are all uncertain and I cannot imagine when or where we shall move. If the news is true, it may bring us to a dead halt or send us back to Camp Dick. Love to all friends, Alonzo and the rest. Have written someone near you almost every day of our moves. J.H. is well along with the teams. Heard of your call at Isaac E’s by Ben last eve, and a goodly message he sent us both. I cannot overstate my enjoyments with Ben and if we return together! But [???] with a [kiss] and one for Lulu. As ever your loving, Jerome TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES NOTE 1: The 36th Regiment camped at Middleburg (referenced as Middleburgh), Kentucky from May 2 to May 23rd, 1862. Middleburg is on the Green River. According to Wikipedia, the first landowner in the area was Abraham Lincoln I, the grandfather of president Abraham Lincoln, who purchased 800 acres in the area in 1784. NOTE 2: The Regimental History describes the favorable, albeit inaccurate, news about a major Union victory in Virginia, referenced in Jerome’s letter. On page 44: “Wednesday, May 6th at dress parade a dispatch from General Wilcox to General Welch, announcing cheering news from the Rappahannock was read. Not until two days later did we receive the tidings of Hooker’s defeat at Chancellorsville.” Rumors seemed to abound. The Regimental History noted that on May 10th, there were rumors of the capture of Richmond, and a major celebration was held by Union troops. NOTE 3: The reference to Camp Dick likely refers to Camp Dick Robinson, near Bryantsville, where the 36th Regiment stayed from April 9 to April 30, 1862. Camp Dick Robinson was named after the famer, Richard Robinson, on whose farm the Union established the first federal base south of the Ohio River in August 1861. It played an important role in keeping Kentucky as a border state during the war. Kentucky officially declared its neutrality at the beginning of the war, but after a failed attempt by Confederate General Leonidas Polk to take the state for the Confederacy, the legislature petitioned the Union Army for assistance. NOTE 4: The reference to the “excitement at Wheeling, where Rebels were raiding” likely refers to the Jones-Imboden Raid, a military action in April and May 1863. The raid, led by Brigadier Generals Jones and Imboden, aimed at disrupting traffic on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and the derail the statehood movement. Voters had approved a new Constitution and statement in March and were awaiting Congressional and Presidential approval, which occurred in June. The raiders damaged several railroad bridges, but not the two most crucial bridges. 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Text Any textual data included in the document Waterford Va (Loudo[u]n County) Sat Eve 1st Nov 1862. My own dear Wife, All is stir and Commotion in Camp, and I have but a few moments to write you as we have got to “rally out” and get three days rations for a march on the morrow, Sunday again, Sabbath for the soldier! The mail arrived today, and how eagerly was it received! Letters from you dear Self and Lulu—bless my little darling and a thousand kisses. Sister Abbie, beautiful as ever. Sister Martha Haynes! kindly and affectionate, will reply as soon as possible. Also Edwd Peirce, and two papers, from Mary at O. and Abbie (Register). I hope you will receive this at Billerica where I should like to form one of the Circle. Have been interrupted to get rations and if you Could see what we have you would not think we would starve. My haversack and part of knapsack, stuffed with nice hard bread, unusually white and clean, Salt Pork, very nice, and I have become a great lover of it raw (with mustard) or fried, Coffee, Sugar, Molasses--two little bottles full. We Cook a great deal, and have studied up some rare dishes, with apples, hard bread &c. We have another ration of fresh meat so we have nice steak, occasionally. We have lived far better than I expected, on the whole, so you need not feel concerned. So much about that part, and it is far better and healthier for us to live on our rations, and I really love them and have a grand appetite. A little event yesterday. Got a pass out with Henry M. at noon, got a nice dinner, sat at a table and in chairs for the first time since leaving Mass. Two agreeable Quaker ladies, chatty and good union people. Had fried Ham, nice bread, sauce peach, apple, tomatoes, and other des[s]ert, pumpkin and Apple pies. So we lived for once in “old Virginia.[“] Told them of my family at home, and they seemed to feel deeply the necessity of our Coming from home &c[.] This Country has been strongly for the Union, and the town in particular. It is quite a Village, and a Co of Cavalry was raised here. I wrote a letter the day we left the last Camp, the “Crossing of the Potomac” &c but we have been favored since. It is a beautiful Country, far ahead of Md, and if Yankees could live here a few years it would be still better. The land is rolling, and mountains in the distant [sic] on every hand. Had a good march, about (ten miles)[.] I never bore one as well, and they all tell me I am a “tough one”, so you may feel for the present at least, that I am spared for some good end, I trust. We have done little here but wait for provision trains, and let other divisions move on on [sic] past us. I expect we go to Leesburg tomorrow. My impression is, and I have [heard] it expressed by several, is that we move on to crowd the Rebs into the mountains, where they must starve, fight, or surrender, and so spare life on our side. at the same time, a move up from the South to Richmond, and Congress, Combined will bring things to a close, for all feel that it can’t go on a great while, and I think so. I feel in the best of spirits, study to keep well and cheerful, and grow to the work daily. One thing I must mention. “They say” the letters from here are detained at Washington some days, on account of the movements that are going on. While we get yours the third day, and it seems as tho’ we were near home. I read with much interest, and satisfaction, of your visits at the Harringtons, &c. I want you to go about all you can, and feel that I am in a good work and trying to do my part as becomes a good soldier, and we must trust that all will end well. You did not tell me what you done with the things. I hope they will not be molested. Please send me extra sheets of paper pretty often, as in our large moves the ISutlersI cannot follow us, and it is hard to get passes to go beyond the lines, so even stationa[r]y will be a scarce article. You need not attempt to send me many things, but I wish you would send a silk Colored handkerchief. it will take but a stamp or two. send in a letter, for packages Came today by mail-- Mittens, gloves, and such things, (I have some good gloves, that Albert S gave me), so that I need nothing but the Hdkf. You ask how we wash &c. We get along nicely. Plenty of soap, and good too, and wood and water is a consideration whenever we halt. there is a brook about six roods [sic] from my tent, and I expected to have washed my woollen [sic] shirt today—rest tomorrow. read the Register, and write, but have learned to expect everything and anything. I Keep clean, and have no trouble from vermin or anything of the kind[.] you would see no change, only darker skin and my last winter’s beard. Got a nice bedding of Straw today, and shall sleep warm tonight[.] have not suffered in that line. It is quite mild. Could have bathed comfortably today, and as we are moving South shall not suffer at present. We have our hardships, but we find much that is very pleasant, and become habituated to what would seem to you hard things. Our general fare is much better than my excursion to Thompsons pond, that summer, especially in the way of sleeping. I may not think to answer all your questions, but you must repeat them. On the last march Came upon one or two pretty feathers, in the road, which I send for book marks for Lulu. I hope she will be careful of them, for her papa’s sake, and the associations, for I catched at them quick, while in full step, with crowd front and rear, and my load to steady &c. One is a guinea hen, which abound here. They have solid stone churches here, without spires, standing off in the fields, shaded by trees, and grave yard near by, and looking quite picturesque (do I spell the last word aright?) We passed one Called Rehoboth. They all have some Scriptural, or pretty name. It is late, and must close, for the hour is long past 1/2 past 8 for “out lights,” but a great many are writing, and they seem disposed to give us time for a word. Tell Abbie I appreciated the picture of the scene at the Drs[?] Sund[ay] Eve, but oh what a contrast to where I was! refer her to my last letter. Will write her when I can, but on the march all is uncertain and time is not our own, but give her much love. Mr Stevens & H. Boyden were left at the hospital in Weaverton Md. Boyden was not very well--weak from Measles. Mr S. I did not suppose, unable to come on. Some get detailed to act as nurses in hospitals. he may do so—has not come up yet. I may add a word in the morn, if not, Adieu. love to all from you[r] loving, wand[er]ing husband[.] Jerome Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter / Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie, November 1, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Waterford, VA. 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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 In Camp at or near Warrenton Va Tues 11 Nov 1862. My dearest Wife, My Birth Day! Thirty-two years old! A mild sunny morning, and I a soldier of the Union far from home, and those dearest to my heart, to which my thoughts turn in love, and for whose protection and future good I have endeavored to contribute my might of will and strength, against the wickedest attempt of villians [sic] to rob them, of the dearest rights and protection. And Can my loved wife mistrust for an instant, that I loved them less because I left home and all, for them? Oh no, Dear Allie, You Can’t mean so. Your letter was received yesterday morn. Again feeling sad and down-hearted, when I can see much to encourage, and make me hope to be again united before a very long time. Received two letters from you, the latest Nov 2d and one a day or two before. Am glad you still go about. (The Capt calls and must stop) But a moment to sign my name. It seems you were still in O but I suppose I may imagine you either at B. or Boston for I had a nice letter from Ellen saying you might possibly go to Boston with J. She expressed an earnest wish that you would, and the letter was full of zeal and affection for the cause and yourself as having a common sympathy, with you, in the absence of near and dear ones away[.] I sometimes wish your own spirit was more resolute and firm, for it would help me so much. I must send you a letter of Abbie’s recd at the same time. I don’t like to speak to you so but it pains me exceedingly to have you so mistrustful of any good from all this [sic] tears and trouble for only a brave spirit can bear up under it, and you must remember you are only one of many who are thus deprived of husband[,] brother and friends. Are their affections less strong. But enough[.] I trust you will yet feel resigned. Politicians may plan and scheme, and Generals make mistakes, but the Right is deserving of a trial and I am willing to leave all for a time at least. Contrary to our expectations, we have been permitted to rest from our labors for a few days, and passed sabbath in Camp and had services for the first time for four weeks—a precious time. Read, wrote a letter to Abbie, attended service in the P.M. Sermon on the right keeping of the Sabbath, &c Monday, yesterday, washed a little. you asked me something [about] washing I believe. I make just as little work as possible, but get along nicely and make out to keep quite clean, for we have plenty of soap and with a little more time, get our clothes clean[.] we are always near water, and I contrive to do a little at a time. I have little news to write. I am still well, and contented. am moving with a large body of troops and more Came in this morning. have just passed my tent. Call for Rations. will finish sometime today - - - 1 oclk P.M. Have just finished dinner, of Condensed vegetables, or hand pressed in cakes, & make a very good meal after boiling which softens them to their original state. The Capt. furnished them as we are unusually short of provisions from some unaccountable delay in the trains. I have managed to keep feed ahead. Have plenty of meat, but Hard bread is the article missing. Have just had a few moments with Alonzo R. He is well, and grows fleshy. will be as large as the rest if he remains here awhile[.] had just written Ellen. I have received the various letters and things you sent, and mentioned before, the bag, money &c. Send the Postage Currency as it is the best money to pass. Send 25. & 50 cts bills if possible. Should like some before long. Some say we shall be paid off before long. the papers say that the Authorities at Washington are doing all they can, to pay[,] clothe and feed the troops so we must be patient. I understand today, that our Col. says, he thinks we shall be at home, within six months thro’ political influence. if so I am afraid it will not be very honorable but taxes and power will go a great ways. Lucy sent me the “Ploughman[.”] I wish you would do the same occasionally for I like it the best of any paper almost altho’ I suppose Frank wants them so no matter. You spoke of sending me the “Atlantic” monthly. It would be a treat indeed, or Harpers Monthly Mag, is quite at good for tent life. I would willingly sacrifice something for a copy of either once in a while. It is getting pretty cool here nights and reminds us of home[.] We often think of the Apples, and vegatables [sic], but taste but little of them. If we ever see winter Quarters, which is exceedingly doubtful, shall hope to see something but until then we cannot depend upon getting anything. Jos H. is well. has gone for provisions. don’t know when I shall see him again. I wrote his folks about him, and he wrote a line and wanted me to mail it. am not sure that I did. Nothing new. If there is nothing mentioned, all right. Where’s Lulu? Has mother got your picture taken again. A kiss for you from Papa. As ever with love to each and all. And as ever Yours Jerome [Marginal notes] [Pages 2-3] I inclose Martha’s letter. Lucy mentioned you kindly—wants you to visit her[.] wish you would. Has much to take her time. don’t think she is forgetful of you. [Page 4] Excuse writing. the wind has shaken my paper some. Have found a pretty box and some little shells[.] I shall try and keep for Lulu. 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, November 11, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Camp at or near Warrenton, VA. 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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 Sat P.M. 15 Nov 1862 – Camp near the Rhappahannock [sic] river My dearest Wife, I seize the little remaining daylight to pen a few words to you. First let me thank you for the letter and contents which came safely to hand and which I will make the most of. Your letter was written from O Nov 5, and here let me ask you to say where my last letters are from as well as the date, as I often forget just where I write them from, for I have to[o] much to do to keep a record of it, altho’ I shall try to hereafter if ever so brief. I was very much delighted too, to receive the “Atlantic.” I shall enjoy it so much. Borrowed the Oct Number of it of the Capt. and had just read it th[r]o’. We were quite unexpectedly detained at the last Camp and reading matter is very precious, and you know my taste. But I must tell you of today. We left the Camp “Near Warrenton” this morn, and marched to this place—about Six miles nearer the river, where a Rebel force had erected batteries to dispute the passage of the river, and we heard firing as we approached, found as usual they had “left.” Gen Sturgis’ division I am told, passed over after giving them about forty rounds of shot or shell, so we went into Camp behind a little hill, which conceals us from view in that direction. We are in a “run” or hollow, a little stream or ditch at the bottom, a pine wood at the top opposite. (it seems so good to see the pine once more) You spoke of my fatigues and dangers. I am surprised myself to see how indifferent we become to both, and you must not allow yourself to worry too much, for I am in such excellent health and spirits, and as we approach danger we think less and less about it, all because of di[s]cipline or habit. I still think there will be no serious opposition from the “rebs” at present, and feel as tho’ we should be spared any serious experience at present for we are a reserve I think by the movements, and then there is such a tremendous force, and we can’t “begin” to see the whole either, that it would seem in vain for them to contend, and makes us feel safe and careless of danger. It has been a beautiful day, and the march was easy, and now we are not subject to such long and fatiguing marches. I had no idea of camping so soon today, but we were soon tented. (I have J. H’s. half tent, as he sleeps in the wagon, which we covered with Canvass [sic], and makes a tent, so that I can pitch a tent by myself) and as we get all “fixed” fires burning, Coffee and tea, (many thanks for the tea,) sleeping we present a social scene which makes a soldiers home, and we are soon Chatting[,] laughing, eating, reading, and don’t forget the darlings at home, and you would not think we were very unhappy, if you could see us. Speaking of the election, I am glad Andrew is elected, and for the rest, they Can’t have much to say till a year from next Dec. so something will turn up before that time. You ask me how I keep my writing materials. I keep them done up snugly in a roll, and in papers, between clothes in the knapsack. I have one of the potent rolls—a wooden thing opens, with a little bar across, and forms a board which I rest on my knee. I take precious care of them, and the sutlers have a little ink so “all’s well”. I am glad you have seen the friends at O. Mr Gibbs, the Harringtons & I should like to write to some of the friends but it is so hard, to so many, not that I think the less of them. I hope you will keep up a correspondence with some of them at O, the Mayo’s in particular. Henry sits here, near by. Nelson S. and some others all well, and very busy over their supper, and think little of the hardships I assure you. It is getting towards dark. How I should like to see you and talk over a thousand things I cannot write, and the sweet memories of home friends, and the dearest ones to me, are all more precious than ever, but we are resolved to glean all the enjoyment we can from our situation, and we find many hours of genuine enjoyment. Last eve we had a rousing fire of hardwood logs in front of the Capt’s tent and he invited us to sing. a large number of the Co. did so and we had a fine time till “taps” when all noise, singing &c must cease at half past 8 Oclk P.M. He sat a while and told us stories of school boy days, for sometime, and a social time we had of it. Some of us generally hang round the Camp fires till nine or ten Oclk quietly, and sleep all the better for it. The rolling hilly Country, clear weather of late, remarkable for the season, fading leaves, and reading keep one[‘s] thoughts busy, and for myself I never felt busier in my life. Happy to hear that Mary F. has a school. She must remember her brother once in a while. What news from Frank? I hope to meet him by and by. I want to ask you, what became of that maple Sugar in the box that we had in the Spring? I have so many times wished I could have some here, which of course is impossible, but I must inquire after it. Hope the “folks at home” had a taste. Tomorrow is Sabbath. Hope we shall be spared marching. We have evening meetings every other eve. our chaplain Conducts them. Any one speaks, reads scripture or offers prayer, and they are very interesting[.] Our Chaplain is improving somewhat, and seems a little more in unison with the soldiers. No doubt time will make all well. Saw Alonzo R. last eve—had a letter from Nellie. they were expecting you there with J. and she expressed earnestly a wish that you would Come. I trust you will strive every way to keep your mind occupied, forget your loneliness as much as possible, and I shall feel much better. don’t allow yourself to be alone, and how can you with our little Lulu. Darling I mention her name but little but I think of her hourly and imagine her little ways and talk, and enjoy many hours in thought of you all. You spoke of being at Mr Ballou’s. Did he receive my letter written I think at “Pleasant Valley”? I have never hea[r]d it mentioned. Of the talk about our homesickness enough. Someone did write so, but it is no matter. I am resolved to think no more of such things and am sorry I ever did. It is hard to close, but I must. Shall write when I Can, and I hope we shall rest tomorrow, and then onward, for the end, victory and home, as soon as may be! Love to all—all—for I never forget you, and am As ever lovingly Your own Jerome Direct as ever, and send no boxes till we tell you, altho’ we should like them. Send any mailable package as you do letters. Shall be glad of the mittens. Edmund Ward had a pain last Eve, and Caps[?] like mine[?] come. I need a silk Hdkf. which I have mentioned before. Glad you sold your things so well, wood, &c. [Marginal notes] [Page 5] Have J.H’s letter. Came last eve: Also papers. will deliver them[.] [Page 6] Have not seen J.H. for a few days. no doubt he is well. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter / Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie, November 15, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Camp near the Rappahannock River, VA. Description An account of the resource From Jerome to Allie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jerome Peirce Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Jerome Peirce Collection, National Park Service Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available HIST 428 (Spring 2020), University of Mary Washington Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-15 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Donald Pfanz (Transcriber) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. 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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 Cumberland Gap, Ky. 15 Nov. 1863 My Ever Dear Wife, In hopes I may find some means of sending this, I scribble a few lines. Since my last [letter] mailed at London, we have moved on nicely, fair weather and more tolerable roads. Camped at Barboursville, a pretty spot encircled by hills, but the village has the same dull (but for the war movements) and lazy look of all the towns. There I mailed a letter to Foster’s and Joseph’s folks. Since leaving B. I have been repaid for much that is tedious and uncongenialing, the grand scenery. As you approach “Cumberland Ford” the hills are towering rocky and grand, and with the autumnal garb, present in solemn and shady look varied by the sunlight and altogether a feast of scenery not to be forgotten. The Cumberland River is about the size (in width) of the Concord [River] at B. [Billerica], perhaps not quite as wide, and in most places the hills shut close down to its banks just leaving room for the road which is rocky and in many places dangerous but so far we’ve come on without loss of a wagon or animal, the accidents being nearly all confined to a few citizens who drive a few of the teams and have 30 dollars per month, such as tipping over etc. and of course we consider ourselves pretty good teamsters. Yesterday it rained furiously and I was in the saddle and got wet, this notwithstanding my rubber blanket which is a poor thing, but as good fortune would have it (and it seems never to desert me) the train was ordered to park at the Gap as the roads are full on the other side, beside some rebel bands and said to be disturbing things a little. Today it is cloudy and damp but does not rain. Have just had dinner of bean soup, which was made good and together with a nice cup of coffee made by myself, relished “hugely”. And here let me tell you that I’m hearty and well, exceedingly, as I always am when moving, and the mountain air agrees with me muchly. Don’t know when we shall reach the Regt. Can you think how strange it seems not to hear from the friends at home? The “pack mules” with the mail have passed us both ways several times and I thought now there are missives for me in some of them! But I feel as though you were all quite well and the good “right arm” still protected you in home quietude if it does me in these strange wanderings. Can you look on the map and imagine what the “Gap” is? A rugged towering height with a huge rock on the left, on the very top (about the height of Tully at O. [Orange], the rock like a man’s nose and like this while the lower hills represent a lower range nearer to us, and just below these, the road (the dotted line) begins the ascent. The “Gap” is between the ‘nose’ and the outlines on the right, and is about a mile and a half from us, altho it does not look half that. At different places on the hills about are fortifications and troops on the other side. A little ways back we came upon a school house and quite a group of little folks and exceedingly pretty and intelligent. ‘Twas recess and they came out to see us (as we were delayed a few moments), kept by a “man from down the river a piece.” Geography, grammar, arithmetic, spelling and writing and was the most promising scene since coming into ‘Kentuck’ and made amends somewhat for the ruins of homes along the road, fruits of rebel raids. Forage is scarce and today (this A.M.) we’ve been putting the mules out to browse among the coarse brake, withered grass, etc. Tell Joe I expect to know more about harnessing horses and have a faint idea what his trips to market are! And I think I have the advantage a little in schooling on rough roads and he can imagine me driving six mules team across the hills at the Gap over a road that would call a “Town Meeting” “right quick” in N.E. [New England]. “Life in an Army Wagon” has its novelties, and we are sure of a tent if the mules don’t eat it up and there we light our candle and find a moment to read mail and eat also and write and think of home, which is the dear ray of sunshine throwing its cheerful light clear into the future. I gathered once more a few leaves at “Cumberland Ford,” which I enclose. ‘Tis a tedious climb, and [there are] guards about or I would “essay” a trip to the top and see the rock where the three states notch, but I forbear, contented with the sight alone. Suppose you have all been to the old church and heard the word while I can only read and I have found time to do so and enjoy more and more! I got me a small cheap Bible at the Society Rooms in Boston and am reading the Prophet Isaiah. Well, have I not been chatty this time? May this find you all well. Love abundantly to each and all, and as ever your loving Jerome A kiss for Lu [Lulu] always. TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE (Josef Rokus) As alluded to in the text, the letter includes a small, rough sketch of Cumberland Gap and the road he describes. Because the text and the sketch are intertwined, the sketch is not included in this transcription. 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, November 15, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Cumberland Gap, 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 1863-11-15 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Nathan Varnold (transcriber) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904). 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Text Any textual data included in the document Near Fred[e]ricksburg, 18 Nov 1862 My dear Wife, Just a single word tonight for for [sic] but a few moments remain. I believe I wrote from “Near the Rappahannock,” (with the last spelt wrong). Well for four days we’ve been “marching along”, for Fredericksburg, and of Course was exceedingly happy to halt quite unexpectedly a little before noon today in a lovely place—woods, and rolling fields—with Gen Burnside’s Quarters in front and Centre, on a knoll, like the platform in our halls. There is a grand sight here now. Sumner’s [(]late Burnside’s who is now commander in Chief) whole Corps lies hereby mostly in sight, some Twenty-Thousand, and as we left Warrenton Station day before yesterday P.M. it was a grand sight to see them moving over the fields, roads, thro’ the woods, and at every path. it looked like work. Marched about twelve miles a day, (and eighteen, day before yesterday,) besides a smart walk on Sat. This morn the Reivelle [sic] sounded at 3 Oclk, & we were off at half past 5. expecting to go to F. (20 miles), but went into Camp here as mention[e]d[.] the Cause of the Pause, as far as we can deime [determine?], is that Gen Sigel is ahead of us, and is master of F. I am more and more Convinced that the work will be short and sharp. We are the Right Wing, under Sumner. Expect to march in the morn. Of course we were all tired, and my limbs ached, but have bathed and rubbed up my feet and feel all right again, and rejoiced at the prospect. “They Say,” McClennan [sic] is a failure, and that now something will be come. Well be it so, if so, which I am Compelled to believe, tho’ very unwilling. Have just had a nice Cup of the tea you sent me and ‘twas nice. the boys are all in good spirits, and ready for the work, and I hope to see you in some less than three yrs! My last letter from “near the Rappahannock &c” was the famous “White Sulpher [sic] Springs,[“] a famous Southern resort in the summer, a splendid place once—grand buildings, park, bathing and other buildings. Visited it shortly after I mailed the letter and got one or two relics, pieces of marble from a broken Statue and button balls, or Sycamore as it is called. ‘Twas destroyed in the retreat of our Army last year, for the “rebs” made it a resort of Sharpshooters, so Sigel or Pope shelled it, and it is a fearful Comment on the effects of war. Will tell you more I trust sometime. We have marched over much of the battle ground of last year, and the whole Country is a mark of war. Neglected farms, ruined buildings, absence of men, children, old men and women, only at home. Altho’ “Secesh” they treat us quite civil[l]y, and wish and [sic] end of the war. ‘Tis almost dark, and must close. Have written to Foster & friends—also a short note to Joseph to go with a letter of J.H.’s. He is expecting to return to the Reg, being tired of teaming. I presume I forget little items, questions, but pardon, as I write in a hurry, in [sic: and] in Confusion. (Have a nice straw bed tonight, and in tent with five others[.]) Adieu with a thousand loves, for yourself and friends from Your Jerome Direct as before—9nth A.C. As you say about the picture of Lulu &c 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, November 18, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Near Fredericksburg, VA. 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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 Near Fredericksburg Va 22d Nov. 1862 My dear Allie, As an old friend of mine Mr. Benj. Y. Peppy of “M.L.A.” memory is here on a visit, I send a few lines to you, as they may reach you earlier than they otherwise would. I wrote you at the last camp about eight miles back and have but little news, but I improve every opportunity to send you a line. We had a hard march to this place, in the rain, somewhat, and the wind is bad. The rain Continued for three days, at intervals, so that our Camp is at present an inhospitable looking place, the mud being almost ankle-deep and it sticks like a brother, but this morning it is trying to clear off, and drying up some, and with the aid of good fires, we get along after a fashion. The mail came last eve, and no letter from home for the first time, but I heard thro’ J.H’s from his mother that you were safely at Concord &c, and I trust you are safely at home and all well. I suppose the letters, mittens &c will Come by and by, for we have been making some rapid marches for five days in succession which were hard on men and animals. I came thro’ all right, as usual only more exhausted, but shall rest up soon. Am well, and a good appetite. Got a letter from Frank[.] He was well but hard at word, I should judge. I do hope we shall meet somewhere about Richmond. Of the future we can tell little. We expected work when we came here, but only a few shell have been thrown at a rebel train of Cars. we are between two and three miles N.E. of the City on elevated ground, a pleasant spot in good weather. We may guard the City, by and by. The rebs hold it as yet. a bridge is to be built before we can do much. Some think they will leave without a fight, and so on to R. Some of the officers still believe there will be no hard fighting. It looks as tho’ we should hem them in, and some terms will be agreed upon which will lead to peace &c &c &c. The papers at home give you as correct an idea as we can come at here. McClellan is removed, which I presume is all right, altho’ I have been as much in his favor as anyone, but I believe the President is the best man we have and should be sustained without qualification, and I hear that Gen Burnside is a stirring man, and has always won. Such are my Army impressions, and a majority here feel the same. The rains will raise the rivers so our Gun boats can work. Shall try and send home a little box that I saved for Lulu and a few trinkets, if I can. will add a note. if not you will know it Could not Come. Shall send it to Foster[.] Jos H. is back here, and he and I tent together, two only of us, which I like best. We are living well. My ink is almost out so I write with pencil. Please send me a few pins as I am out and they are very useful—good sized ones. My paper got wet in my knapsack. Love to all as ever Yours, Jerome Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter / Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie, November 22, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Near Fredericksburg, VA. 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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 Monday 3d Nov 1862 Dearest Allie, I gave a long letter to mail, and a moment more I will add just a word. We marched 15 miles yesterday to join the force, near “Snickers Gap”. A movement is going on, and I cannot tell the nature. You must watch the papers. You will hear as often as possible. I send flowers grass etc. gathered in a garden a moment ago Am well in [and] in excellent spirits. Adieu Your Jerome Sunday night. My very dear Nellie, Hattie said you had not heard from Alonzo very recently so I s[h]all send you Jerome’s last letters. The[y] does [sic] not speak of A. You will see by them that there are in great commosion [sic: commotion]. Aunt Martha misunderstand[s] my meaning about coming to Boston. I shall come down some time after Thanksgiven [sic], but cannot say when[.] I do want to see you Oh! so much. Write me soon and I will write you a longer letter, but thought I could send you Jerome’s letter better than I could write what was in them. If you have from A—let me know. I have not time to say more. We are as well as usual. From your Affectionate Allie Give them to Ab[b]y when you are through with 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, November 3, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Near "Snicker's Gap" [On the border of Loudoun County and Clarke County in Virginia] 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 1862-11-03 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. 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