20 10 273 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/5db99f81c218d3b586f07b61d3ddb4c5.jpg 266d2ed5d8ac1109d3d079e1610abf7e https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/41215531c51973a4b80a74320fda9bc3.jpg fdbbca1b570191725acebfafe31918c5 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/c000eb5f1ace3a03771e366bb3cd64ca.jpg 78c48d32bda7d0c74a1d2f656e67db84 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1862 Letter Archive Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Wedns Eve, 5 Nov 1862 My dearest Wife, How I wish you could just peep into my tent, for we have just got tea (some of Yours came this morning) and fixed up in quite a cosey [sic] way, in a new Camp, near Rectorsvitown [sic] Va. You will no doubt get letters written at Philemon, one very bri[e]f and denoting haste. Well we are a moving army, and everything is system, and have had no tents since last sabbath. On that day marched 15 miles, Monday about 8, rested Tues. and today started about 8 Oclk A.M. and to this place, some 6 miles[.] arrived about noon, or little past. Weather has been favorable, but changeable cool and hot. the Country is fine, beautiful, but not quite the variety we have in N.E. in the way of Autumn scenery, missing the Evergreen[.] all hard wood, red and yellow, or straw Color, being the Colors. But the living has been “high” since we entered Va. Poultry and honey, in abundance. this is only to be whispered, but the “Secesh” have to be made familiar I fear with the bold side of Yankee char[ac]ter and if you had seen the doings, the moment the Column halted today, in a few moments, pistols were snapping, rail fences, moving across the fields while pork and poultry flowed into the Camp “promisc[u]ously” and the orders are all in the breeze. I mention this because it was so striking a scene, and showing how little we, or some, think of hardships of war. But the news. Your letter of the 29th Orange, came this morn, the tea all safe as aforesaid, and I felt like marching as I knew you were all well. I wish I could see and Comfort my little Lulu. Papa does not wish to be away from his loves, but stern duty bids me to it as you well know, and she must be content with my love and little mementoes from time to time, as I “go marching along.” Jos H. has joined the waggon [sic] train, as teamster, and left us at 5 Oclock A.M. today, and altho’ I have rambled more than a mile to find him, after I reached here Could not find him--probably not got in. He is in the Division Head Quarters, train I believe, and will not be near our Camp always, but near the Generals location, which generally keeps ahead. Shall write his father soon for him. He suffers under the Knapsack, and I dare say will be better off. Of our march and rout[e], I have a confused idea. We are just west of Washington, perhaps a little north, moving towards “Manassas Gap” (not the famous “ “ [Manassas] Junction, but some distance northwest of the latter. I expect there is a move to reopen the R.Road from Alexandria thro’ M. Gap, and “Thoroughfare Gap” &c and so furnish means of getting supplies to the army more promptly, and [sic: a] thing much needed, in order to furnish, the ready means for the Combined movement on Richmond, which I suppose is going forward. McClellan, Siegel & Hentzleman [sic] and our force are all in Concert, and where the Conflict will come cannot tell. Have been within Sound of Artillery ever since we left Waterford, on Sunday, but the Rebs seem to know “what’s up”, and so “Skedaddle” for the firing seems about so far off every day we march. If you see some of Harper’s Weekly maps you may be able to trace out our course, but I am somewhat Confused—have not seen a map of our present move. We live well, and generally are well—bear the marches finely tho’ today was tiresome, to me, but my supper, tea, and pleasant encampment makes me forget, everything but your own dear selves, friends at home and the pleasant side of things, and there is very much that is pleasant[:] A lovely season, the forest in gordeous [sic: gorgeous] colors, mild weather, for the most part, giving a “snap” to the feelings, and a most lovely Country, to “go to walk in.” There are many fine plantations here, wealth on every hand, nice dwellings, stone for the most, some plastered with a sort of yellow, sometimes, fine Cattle, varieties of poultry, but the owners in this section are “Secesh,” no young men, at home, old take, it, easy, lazy looking “proprietors,” with healthy looking blacks, slaves, and pretty keen some of them. In short, sometime, we’ll have a Country when the way is opened for Competition, and Yankee enterprise, and Aristocracy is overturned. But to descend a little, my time is more taken up on marches. we have to do much of our Cooking[,] three days rations being dealt out raw meat, Coffee[,] sugar &c &c &c. making heavy loads in haversacks, and Consequently more work, and altho’ my love for writing increases I shall be compelled to ask some of of [sic] my very dear friends, even, to bear with me very patiently. Martha’s letter I desire to reply to, and will soon, for I think we shall remain here for a few days. Our tent is filled with several inches deep of nice straw, each end closed up for the most part, and expect a warm comfortable time. In a single tent, for a while, only Marcus Howard, of Orange and I together. H.H.M with Nelson Smith, Harrison G. and a couple of others. On the march, the Color Guard Corporals have to keep together all the time so we have slept outdoors for some nights as before mentioned, hence the change in tent arrangements. (The boys have just brought in a whole calf, and are cooling it near our tent, and talking it over) so you may judge how we live in present in “Old Va”. Fri Morn, 7th—Was interrupted the other eve, and marched, early in the morn, to Rectortown, 6 miles. Off again yesterday early, to this place, the name I don’t know, some 18 miles. We are in hot persuit [sic] of Rebs. We are heading for Culp[e]per Court House as near as I can tell. The Blue Ridge is in front of us. Don’t Know when I can write you. All well, and hope we will finish up before long[.] Adieu 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 5, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Rector[s]town, VA. [Fauquier County] 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 1862-11-05 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Donald Pfanz (Transcriber) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904). 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[Fauquier County] Allie Jerome Peirce Rector[s]town [Fauquier County] VA. https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/5008ea5a334905c015d3ad4e2dc5975f.jpg 76da935030ba25f3cef82fa3b1a8c54f https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/cdfda9359418f49728031f70904da294.jpg 3454b739ca5377e894f3dce106fda2f2 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/a60feea6b4c79bdc27177efea45716e7.jpg 9bc29119cdfa20da356174686615a724 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 3 o’clk P.M. On the road between Mt. Vernon and Rock Castle Nov. 6th [1863] My dearest wife, A pleasant sunny day and the train is delayed quite awhile so I begin another letter. Had a wet, bad day yesterday from Crab Orchard to near Mt. Vernon. Very muddy and rough roads but got along nicely and safe. ‘Tis quite a thing and not uninteresting to see the big work it takes to supply the army. Vast droves of hogs are driven to Knoxville, one is near us now and then we meet returning trains from the front. News is that London, Tenn., is occupied by the Rebs and our forces are a few miles this side. Shackleford (the captor of Morgan) is driven back from So. West Virginia etc., etc. We are approaching again the place where I left the Regt. and the wilderness begins to look familiar. Came to camp about dark yesterday but it looks doubtful this time for we must go to Rock Castle River about five miles. Had a little leisure at C. O. about which I wrote you. Start. It is Sat Morning, 7th. Pleasant and warm. At a halt on a hill again. Got to camp late last eve. Bad hills and worse roads, mud. Barely escaped a capsize. Broke a chain but was helped into camp. Riding this morning, writing on the wagon seat. News from Knoxville this morning. Our regiment there, hope to 8th [November]. Sunday M[orning] 8th. Delayed again by hills. Camped after dark last eve. Passed “Wild Cat.” Rough and dangerous in the extreme but came in all right. Stopping at our old Camp “Hazel Hatch.” Chilly. A body of prisoners passing, Grey backs as usual. Monday Morn at London [Changed. See postmark.] Dear Allie, ‘Twas talked that we should remain here a day or two but ‘tis uncertain and so I prepare it for the mail. Have got along nicely and am perfectly well and hearty. Weather, cold morning and eve but pleasant daytimes. We see some rough times and characters as all sorts of fellows are in the train, but we keep along well, and I hope soon to see the Regt. The guards with the prisoners yesterday say that Burnside is all right and that Rosecrans’ men have gained a victory over the Rebs etc., etc. I need not tell you how my thoughts are with you and how eagerly I wait for letters but I feel all will be well. My love to each and all. I cannot write to them separately at present. How are Abbie’s eyes? Remember me to Will C. and his folks. Shall write Mr. C. some time. Send me his address as I have forgotten it. Wm. C. I think. A kiss for Lulu and ever your Affec[tionate] husband Jerome TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE (Josef Rokus) Although the year that this letter was written is not indicated, based on the location where it was written and the notations on the envelope, the year was definitely 1863. 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 6 - 7, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Mt. Vernon , KY Rock Castle, 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 1863-11-6 1863-11-7 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). Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource "5.55 X 3.15" - 1st Scan "4.98 X 7.86" - 2nd Scan "9.98 X 7.86" - 3rd Scan (JPG) Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Letter #175 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant On the road between Mt. Vernon and Rock Castle, KY. Allie Jerome Peirce KY Mt. 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Text Any textual data included in the document 1st Provisional Guard, Co. ‘B’ Long Island, Boston Harbor Thurs P.M. 8th Oct/63 My ever dear Allie, Yours of Tues. eve was recd. yesterday P.M. and but that I was on guard and very much undecided what to do. Should have answered before and then the storm today and add to this the fact that I don’t know what is to come, I could not write before. Thought about getting a ‘pass’ but so recently from home Capt. H[olmes] could do nothing now and he has gone away as indeed all our officers have till next Monday and I can only wonder whether you have gone home as I suppose you have. Lieut. Davis made a little talk yesterday and said he would like me to remain here with him if he did, and I think he will. If we do, I shall get a three day leave of absence as soon as I can and so see you in Billerica. It is blowing almost a gale and wet. Find something to keep me busy as ever and have just finished some sewing and cleaning up my gun etc. and it is dull and lonesome today and I need not tell you how much I would like, love, to be with you and hope to ere long. Lieut. D[avis] said if we had to return to the Regt. I should have time to see you again. So you must make the best of the present and as soon as I can continue to meet you I will. I wrote Foster and mentioned the ‘Pic Nic’ to the veterans by Gen. Devens. I suppose they will have one perhaps. A good time but I thought as you would return to B[illerica] I would not attempt much but trust to a leave of absence. As the weather looks, it is as well. No letter this morning but I hope to hear something this eve and from Lulu but as Joe left no word, I conclude she is all right. The regulations here are very strict and I don’t feel much at home yet. All so uncertain and a good deal like banishment. Got relieved from guard about ten o’clk this morn. If it were not for being near you and escaping marching perhaps for a time, I would like to return to the Regt. Besides, I hope something may possibly turn up to better myself. At any rate some good thing has come of all the changes so far and I hope the same in the future. It is not very cold as yet and the views about the harbor are very fine. I can look out of my tent directly towards the city and it does not look so far as in Ky [Kentucky]! You must not expect a letter for I am not ‘at home’ but you will know I am well and have a thought for you. Hope tonight’s boat will bring some message from you and the Regt. We have very good fare and I continue to keep comfortable and by and by I hope to feel at home and do whatever is for the best. If you or any of the friends wish to come to the Island you must set a day and I have to furnish the ‘passes’ and send you tickets. Will enclose a word to Foster and close. Write me often and be patient till I see you one way or another. Love as ever to all. Yours ever, Jerome A kiss for Lulu. What does she say about Papie? TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES (Josef Rokus) NOTE 1: Long Island, not to be confused with Long Island, New York, is situated in the middle of Boston Harbor, Massachusetts. The island is part of the City of Boston, and is now also part of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. In 1860, a plan to develop this island was thwarted by the rumors of war and plans for military installations on Long Island Head and other parts of the island. Camp Wightman was established on Long Island and in 1863 it had over 1,000 recruits in addition to several full batteries of heavy artillery under the command of General Charles Devens, Jr. Many deserters drowned in the waters around Long Island as U.S. Army recruits tried to get to the mainland. At the time, it was the custom to induct and train recruits on islands to minimize desertions. A major scam at the time was for a man to sign up for the Army and collect an enlistment bonus. Then, after going AWOL, he would sign up again in another town, collecting an additional bonus. Islands, especially, during the winter months, contained the recruits with the surrounding frigid seawater. NOTE 2: Otis W. Holmes, from Milford, Massachusetts, enlisted as a Sergeant at age 27 on September 8, 1861, in the 25th Massachusetts Regiment. He was transferred as a First Lieutenant to Co. F of the 36th Massachusetts on August 12, 1862, and then to Company B of the 36th on May 2, 1863. Holmes died in Harewood General Hospital, Washington, D.C. on June 23, 1864, of wounds received in action near Petersburg, Virginia, on June 17, 1864. NOTE 3: Jonas R. Davis enlisted as a Corporal at age 20 from Templeton, Massachusetts, in the 21st Massachusetts Regiment of Volunteers. After several promotions, he was transferred to the 36th Massachusetts and promoted to First Lieutenant on June 6, 1863. He was mustered out with the 36th Massachusetts on June 8, 1865, upon expiration of service. NOTE 4: 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 5: Charles Devens, Jr. (1820 - 1891) was an American lawyer, jurist and statesman who also served as a general in the Union Army during the Civil War. He was appointed as colonel of the 15th Massachusetts Infantry in July 1861 and wounded at the Battle of Ball's Bluff in Virginia in October. Although still recovering, Devens was promoted to brigadier general in April 1862 and assigned command of the 1st Brigade/1st Division. He was wounded a second time at the Battle of Seven Pines and spent most of the summer recovering. His brigade was not heavily involved in the Maryland Campaign. Shortly afterwards, it was reassigned to the VI Corps. Devens commanded the 2nd Brigade/3rd Division/VI Corps during the Battle of Fredericksburg. In January 1863, Devens was given command of the 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, VI Corps. After Maj. Gen Oliver O. Howard took command of the XI Corps, he appointed Devens as a division commander, and at Chancellorsville he was wounded a third time. Devens distinguished himself at the Battle of Cold Harbor, while commanding the 3rd Division/XVIII Corps in Ulysses S. Grant's Overland Campaign. During the final stages of the Siege of Petersburg, he commanded the 3rd Division of the XXIV Corps. Devens's troops were the first to occupy Richmond after its fall in April 1865. 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Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie, October 10, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Long Island Boston, MA Boston Harbor 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 1863-10-10 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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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1862 Letter Archive Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document “Point of Rocks” Md 14 Oct 1862. My dear Wife, For the last few days, a life of fatigue, excitement, and change! – On Sat eve, as I was thinking of getting through Dress Parade, and a quiet Sabbath, with letters to friends, my testament and various pleasant dreams, all was to be changed: As the companies had formed the Col came in, and “put up the Colors”! we are ordered to march, “with noting but overcoats.” This was at 5 P.M. (An aid, or messenger has just come in, and we may have to move again in a moment), and we were soon at the depot, two miles down the road (near Harper’s Ferry) and about 8 Oclock was on the Cars for Frederick City where we arrived before midnight, dark and looking like rain. After a while we we[re] in one of the principle streets, getting rest as best we could, on the sidewalks, doorways and quite cold. And so the night wore away, till Sabbath morn! And what a Sabbath! To be sure we heard the “Church going bells,” and it seemed quite “human” to see Ladies[,] children &c. Well about Six A.M. we marched out to open ground near the city, where we rested till almost noon when “fall in” again, and we marched off towards Washington, about a mile out of City, where we halted, till between three and four P.M. marched back to the city and took the Cars for this place, where we arrived about 8 Oclk A.M., raining, and chilly. marched up a little ways, into the “street” or mud lane, rocks hills and Cornfields and so we passed such a night! It rained and I made out to crawl under some Cornstalks with the Color Sergeant and slept a little for I was tired, for wherever we move we are crowded into small space, and no getting a comfortable position. Well the night passed, got some wet, but I am well and better than I have been for many days. a good providence is shielding me. my Cold is even better, and I begin to think hardship is good for me. Well, this morning we marched down here in a pleasant field near a fine spring, where we [are] waiting the next “turn in affairs.” Mr. Stevens is writing near me. Now, the Cause of all this. A rebel raid again, and good deal of scare! It seemed some Rebel Cavalry had crossed the river, and threatened, even F. City where a large quantity of Stores are Collected, for that is one of the Depots. But with all of our discomfort, stir &c. we have seen seven or eight Reb prisoners, at F. City and one hard looking fellow brought in last eve. The boys are most all quite well, our hot Coffee, brought us to, and we think it on the whole “strangely funny”, and not a little tiresome[.] We are living very well, and I got some good fruit, apples[,] at F. City and done everything to set my bowels right. Saw some pleasant things in the City--one little boy which looked like Bertie Smith—and being Sabbath day, much that reminded us of the Comforts of home. There were other Regiments, Cavalry, Artillery &c. and it looked like work for awhile. There was some firing at a distance but the result we know nothing of as yet. It is supposed the Rebs are about here, ready for mischief whenever we are away. We are on sort of Picket duty, and how long remain, and when we shall go back to camp, Can’t say. We’ve nothing but our Overcoats. Jos. H is unwell—looks like the measles. has returned to camp with a few others, and where I hope we shall be soon, for the thoughts of tents seem like home. I am sitting on the ground, the men eating dinner all around me, and not very private, but I have thought of you all I assure you. Expect there is a mail at the Camp and feel anxious to get it. There are many questions I ought to answer, but forget it, in writing. Do as you feel best about moving all your things to B. Make yourself as little Care and work as possible. My “Swathes” are just the thing[.] Could not do without them. Am taking just as good care of myself as possible, but exposure is inevitable. Don’t know when this will be mailed, but its ready. Am reading the Epistles, as you suggest. Love and kisses for Lulu which she must share with mother. Hope sometime to talk over this adventure for there is a good deal not put down here. As ever your loving 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, October 14, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie "Point of Rocks", MD. 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Long Island, Boston Harbor 14 Oct 1863 My dear Wife Here I am this fine morning on the outpost guard south end of the Island, so you see I am at work. Had plenty of time yesterday and reported at noon, so everything was “all right.” Saw Lieut. Hodgkins again. They will not leave before tomorrow. The boys are away on furlough, report this P.M. It seemed still and lonesome somewhat after I got to my quarters, but soon chatted it away with Martindale, the one who remains with me. I read the Waverly Mag[azine] till the call for Batt[allion] Drill and of course had enough to do till supper time with Dress Parade, buttoned and secured my tent cloth together and made a nice bed tick and we had plenty [of] straw come at night so you see Uncle Sam still has an eye for the “Islanders” and ‘twas pretty cold last night but I am warm enough. Have just got through Grand Mounting and fixed here in a tent, etc., six men and two Corpls. and where we shall remain for twenty-four hours, and I shall read, write, etc. Had a chat with Foster before I came away and let him know I appreciated his kindness and gave a very kindly response, “welcome to anything he could do, etc., etc.” And how did you get home and how [did you] find Lulu and all? It seems pleasant to know we are not so far separated and I hope now that our minds are made up for a stay that I can for a while, though we know not what an hour will bring forth. There is a breeze stirring and the drummers are practicing the old sound of camp life and we can hear the calls at Fort Independence and Warren, at the former yesterday as we were coming down, they were firing at a target about half a mile away and towards night it disappeared, so I suppose they hit it. Have not seen Lieut. D. [Davis] yet but he got the ration money $3.50 so I shall receive it sometime. P. M. Thought I [would] finish after dinner. Made me a nice cup of coffee and had stewed beans, bread and enjoyed finely. The other Corpl. is writing his wife, lately married and quite communicative, has been a wild boy I expect but is naturally smart and writes a good hand. Suppose you are busy by this time. Should like to “pop in” and take a look. Of course, it is still and monotonous here. Walked down the beat each side of the Island and watched the waves a few moments and [it] reminded me of Newport News. You will find this a dull affair I fear, but you will know that I think of you and may it find you well. Shall expect to hear from you soon and that our little Lulu too is better. Let this answer for all this time and write me accordingly. Officer of the Day has just been along and had to rally out and “Present.” I know you don’t care for much that I have written, but it’s “Long Island” life just now and when this “cruel war is over” will hope for something better. Shall try and improve the time as much as possible. Shall send this in the morning. Love to all and as ever, your loving Jerome Thurs[day] Noon Got off guard this A. M. and have been “napping”, just finished dinner. Heard yesterday P. M. that our division and regiment had been in a fight with General Burnside. Colonel Goodell wounded and other officers. Nothing in the Journal of this morning. Have you seen anything? Boys not gone yet. Quiet and dull, warm. How do you today? A kiss for Lulu and yourself. Am very anxious to hear from the regiment. As ever your own Jerome TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES (Josef Rokus) NOTE 1: Long Island, not to be confused with Long Island, New York, is situated in the middle of Boston Harbor, Massachusetts. The island is part of the City of Boston, and is now also part of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. In 1860, a plan to develop this island was thwarted by the rumors of war and plans for military installations on Long Island Head and other parts of the island. Camp Wightman was established on Long Island and in 1863 it had over 1,000 recruits in addition to several full batteries of heavy artillery under the command of General Charles Devens, Jr. Many deserters drowned in the waters around Long Island as U.S. Army recruits tried to get to the mainland. At the time, it was the custom to induct and train recruits on islands to minimize desertions. A major scam at the time was for a man to sign up for the Army and collect an enlistment bonus. Then, after going AWOL, he would sign up again in another town, collecting an additional bonus. Islands, especially, during the winter months, contained the recruits with the surrounding frigid seawater. NOTE 2: William H. Hodgkins, from Charlestown, Mass., enlisted as a 22-year-old private in July 1862. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in October of that year, received steady promotions, and was mustered out with the 36th Massachusetts Regiment as a brevet major. He was the principal author of the Unit History of the regiment titled History of the Thirty-sixth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. 1862-1865 which is now available on-line on Google Books. NOTE 3: A bed tick is a cloth case for a bed mattress or pillow. It can also be a light mattress. NOTE 4: 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 5: Jonas R. Davis enlisted as a Corporal at age 20 from Templeton, Massachusetts, in the 21st Massachusetts Regiment of Volunteers. After several promotions, he was transferred to the 36th Massachusetts and promoted to First Lieutenant on June 6, 1863. He was mustered out with the 36th Massachusetts on June 8, 1865, upon expiration of service. NOTE 6: Arthur A. Goodell enlisted at age 23 from Worcester, Massachusetts, as a Sergeant-Major on April 18, 1861. He was transferred as a Captain of Company C of the 36th Massachusetts Regiment on August 16, 1862, and was promoted to Major on January 29, 1863. Subsequent to the date this letter was written, he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel on July 31, 1863, and he commanded the Regiment from that date until October 10, 1863, when he was severely wounded at Blue Springs, Tennessee. Goodell returned to the Regiment on April 1, 1864, but resigned on May 5, 1864, because of disability resulting from wounds. 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Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie, October 14, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Camp Long Island Boston, MA Boston Harbor 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 1863-10-14 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Barb Davidson Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904). 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1862 Letter Archive Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Pleasant Valley 16 Oct/62 My dearest Wife, I wrote Jos. and Foster today, in haste feeling afraid, we might have to march suddenly, but all is quiet. it is now noon. Have just got letter nine in all, your last from O 10nth besides two others from Boston. Am sorry you feel so lonely and down hearted. You must try and cheer up if you wish to help us any, for we know too what it is to be away from our homes. I am glad you are getting picked up, and I hope you will be near by some different surroundings for I think you will feel better. (This is a private letter[;] as it is dated the same as Jos you can make it so) You speak of the folks having me homesick. If it is homesickness to prefer peace and my family circle to being out here, with all its fatigues and privations, then I am homesick, but not a moment have I regretted enlisting. But I ought not to notice it, especially when they have such a sick set of gallants at home! Ba[h]! Had a nice letter from Billerica, M. Frances, the same date as yours from O. also one from sister Heald[?] withers[?] just like her, cheerful and like old times—wants to send something—and let me say now tat we can’t have things sent till we are where some Express comes, and if Alonzo, has anything it is at Harpers Ferry, where he will have to send for it. When there is a chance I will let you know. We are living very well at present, and I can get along[.] We got back to our tents last night after a march of 12 miles. all pretty well. of J.H. I wrote to his father. Had a letter from Frank, from Suffolk[.] was well and in good spirits. A letter from Bro Ballou. will answer soon. Also one from Charles Sanger. Remember me to them all. Writing is almost as hard as marching so friends must be patient, but I thank them for remembering me so kindly. We had a pleasant march up the Canal from “Point of Rocks[.]” It is a wild romantic place, a high cliff of rock 150 ft high. I gathered some weeds by the Canal, as we rested[.] I will enclose, for you to press for Lulu. Dear little one, who would have thought she realized so much about home? She don’t want to see papa more than he wants to see her. I wish I could say, or do[,] something to cheer you up[--]have tried to always. I feel that a – time will decide something and can only years hope for the best. All we can to is to work—everybody—and do something to the great end. Henry M. is writing home. I think I get all your letters now though some of the boys complain. I write at the rate of two letters a week to you alone. Tell me all about your visit to Mr. Ward and whether you have got to go to him in person every month. it seems as though you might authorize someone or have him send it to you. Did you get my letter saying “I would not return to O at any rate” &c[.] I heard an expression for there, saying “I might whistle to keep my Courage = of it when I wrote. I know how they up” &c. it provoked me, and was thinking = feel[?] But enough—don’t say anything about it. get your things fixed at B. and let that end our connections there always remembering our friends there. I hope you will enjoy much with the Mayo’s. my best regards to them all. I have answered his letter, in one of Henry’s. Have recd. a “Trumpet Freeman” &c from Mary, I suppose, thanks. You see I am attempting ink. my pencils were so bad, and the Sutler brought in some ink. will try and scrawl, but if you Could see the comforts of writing you would prize them. Will stop awhile and see Alonzo R before closing. Could you make me a Soap bag and send in a paper. Oiled silk is good to make it of. it need be but very small--as long as half of this sheet of paper (up and down[)], and not quite as wide. 3 P.M. Have just got through Co Drill and must close, for it looks like moving tonight. Still we may not[.] Direct as before, and keep in good spirits. Kisses for you[r]self and darling Lulu. Shall think of you Constantly and remain as ever your own Jerome Put on Corpl. before my name, and direct so in future Corpl. J. Peirce etc. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter / Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie, October 16, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Pleasant Valley, MD. Description An account of the resource From Jerome to Allie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jerome Peirce Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Jerome Peirce Collection, National Park Service Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available HIST 428 (Spring 2020), University of Mary Washington Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-10-16 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Donald Pfanz (Transcriber) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904). 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Long Island, Boston Harbor, Oct. 18/63 My own dear Wife, Allie, Again at the old “South Picket Post” where I wrote you before last Wedns. [Wednesday.] So you see I am busy, not many days at my leisure. ‘Tis one of the lovely days. So calm and still, a real Sabbath, just a breath of wind which makes it perfect. The men with me are laying down and hardly a sound to disturb at all. Thought at first I did not like to be on duty today, but I find it the most quiet, undisturbed way I could pass the twenty-four hours, especially as I can write and plenty of good reading. Yours of the 14th came to hand the next day and glad you were once again safely and quietly at the old place and Lulu well again. Have been laying and strutting about my limited sphere, reading, dreaming, etc. Fri[day] noon had a little alarm. Was suddenly ordered to pack up and report to Capt. Holmes, but before I could get ready, the order was countermanded and I was of course a good deal in the dark. Yesterday, however, I was assured by my Capt. (of “B” [Company]) that I was to remain, so that will constitute the belief, at least till further orders. Capt. Holmes is to report at least once more, next Monday, and then I have no doubt, a squad will depart with him for the South. You must know I pass a quiet, monotonous life here, regulations strict and must look out or something will go wrong. Have enjoyed myself much with reading some old “Harper’s” from the library. Yesterday, a capital story called ‘Regular Habits,’ with a nice love tincture and capitally told. No letters as yet since from the friends, excepting yourself, altho[ugh] I’ve [written] to Joseph and Foster’s family. Not quite time [for mail’s arrival]. Don’t know what the morning’s mail brought, if any. Shall inquire before I mail this. Expect I shall miss the services today, and I am sorry. The three or four Sundays before I can recall with real delight. Can we not? And now I hope you and the rest are able to make the most of it at B. [Billerica] and the thought will help me, too, very much indeed. How much I should like to be with you and have a word with Lulu. Tell her Papa sits outdoors by the tent while the water is still all about him, a few cows grazing near him and that is about all the company, except the other Corp’l. By the way he was in the 6th [Regiment]. His name is T.F. Gardner of Lowell. Does not know Frank. He seems a fine fellow and I should judge had been well brought up. [He] was in Fort Halleck for the most part. Have just had a call from the Lieut. of the Guard. The officers are very pleasant men and I begin to feel quite at home. Didn’t we have a severe storm? I waked up many times during Friday night, but the tent stood firm. Tis a grand place to read some solemn old sea story or parts of “Triflelon Papers” after a storm to see the breakers on the reefs about Boston Light, Nixes Mate, the “Graves” near Chelsea, and other places and hear their solemn moan. Am glad to hear Abbie’s eyes are mending. Will address them and her one of these days. She would enjoy the “Sea Shore Poems” of Longfellow here. Is it not well to have something you can romance a little over when you are so often brought in contact with those who have little sympathy, for soldiers here are coarse, some of them. I have already told you that my letters will be dull, for I can only think of you, watch the sea, the coming and departing vessels, muse over the distant lighthouses and headlands by evening light and then tell it all to you. And I feel how dear and sweet it is to have one who will value even these samely details and consider it another chapter in the life of her soldier husband. Took from the library this noon “Tolla, a Roman Story” and hope to find some amusement. Shall expect a word soon from you again. Again, accept my love and all husbandly wishes for yourself and our little one, with what is due to others. As ever your own entirely, Jerome Take good care of your health. Don’t sit too long at a time. TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES (Josef Rokus) NOTE 1: An article titled, “Regular Habits,” by Ludlow Fitz Hugh, was published in Harper’s New Monthly Magazine, December 1, 1859, pp. 72-88. Perhaps this is the article Jerome referred to. NOTE 2: “The Graves” is another island lighthouse located in Boston Harbor. NOTE 3: “The Sounds of the Sea,” and “The Secret of the Sea,” are two short poems by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The latter appeared in his collection, The Seaside and the Fireside, published in 1850. Jerome refers to other Longfellow poems in his letters, some of which he memorized. 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Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie, October 18, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Long Island Boston, MA Boston Harbor 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 1863-10-18 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Jack Phend Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904). 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1862 Letter Archive Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Pleasant Valley Md 19th Oct 1862 My dear wife, I feel that I have a great deal to be thankful for on this lovely sabbath morning! Am feeling in excellent health and spirits—all quiet and orderly, in camp. Some of the soldiers are singing “All Hail the power of Jesus name &c.” A meeting I think[.] And then last eve, another mail and four letters for me making 13 last week! Yours of the 12th I read first, and it done me so much good--it sounded like yourself, and that master Frank Thayer should think of me when so far off. I should like to tell him a long interesting story about army life, but I can’t this morning as I have considerable writing in view, but thank him for me, and tell him I shall not forget him, and I hope he with many lads like him, will have a better lot in the future than these tiresome marches and fatigues and that he may never have to help put down Rebels. It is now 11 Oclk. and would you like to know what I have been doing this morn? Got up at 5 Oclk. With Jos. H. (he is out of the hospital and doing well) and Hiram Woodward, built a fire near my tent. Had breakfast about 6—Coffee, and a little hard bread soaked. had also some Cold fresh meat, salt mustard, some very good soft bread and syrup, cheese—so you see I don’t live very bad—sometimes. And while I am upon eatables let me say that the Co B Boys, got their boxes, safely a day or two since, and I got a Can of Tomatoes and box of Sardines[.] Gave a taste of the former to all the O boys, and had a good taste myself. had them hot, and Oh they were delicious. Alonzo gave me a little nice tea and I thank you (with a kiss) for that you sent, for it is the greatest treat you could think of, for I don’t drink Coffee but once a day, in the morning, and my head is all well of some bad feelings I had awhile ago. Well, after breakfast, washed, an odd custom, but we had breakfast early. Then came preparation for “Inspection”—Arms, Knapsacks &c. then got some oak leaves for my tent, making a nice comfortable bottom for my tent. My wollen [sic] blanket and overcoat, I am sitting on. my rubber blanket is up at the end of my tent to shade the sun a little, and the lookout is very pleasant on to South Mountain. the leaves are changing, and reminds me some what of old Tully—not quite as far off and more smooth, and miles long[.] My ink stand sets on my tin plate at my right hand, letters strewed about[:] one from Lottie H, Abbie, Will--that came came [sic] last eve with yours. Also a “Christian Register” from Abbie a few days since. Jos H has just sat down here and reading letters—no others in the tent. And what a contrast to last Sabbath! I trust we may be undisturbed this day, and I think we may not be for things are more quiet in appearance, than when we arrived back to Camp. Have read one or two chapters in Romans and the 29nth Psalm. opened by chance, read it. Expect a nice time, with the Register and Trumpet. It seems I am indebted to Roxy M. for the latter. I had not opened it when I wrote before. Give her my thanks for her thoughtfulness. Henry too was very glad to get it. Will’s letter was dated the 13nth. Should think they were having a hard time at work on digging trenches. I am not disposed to complain if we can escape that killing business. Frank writes finely, and in fine spirits. Will says he is [“]tough as a pine knot &c &c” I am glad indeed[--]wish W. was as hearty. I have been steadily improving in health for some days and feel like my old self--eat heartily. It is getting cool nights so have put on my other shirt. I left my white undershirts at Leesboro’. they were rotten, and it was so hot. I have not needed them ‘till now. And now about some more. Ellen wrote Alonzo, that the folks talked of coming out here to see us—that is Jos & Foster. if so, I wish you would send a pair of knit undershirts, blue or dark color. they are just as good, and will save you a good deal of work. You know I wear rather of a small size. I should like them very much, if you can send them so you had better. We have to have some one at Harper’s Ferry, to see close to any thing that comes, or we loose [sic] it, and that we can’t always do. Capt Prescott of Co B. was on the look-out and so got their things safely. there is no regular Express from there here, and so a team from the Reg. brot them up, but we can’t always have them. Expect my boots in the Capt’s box at Fred City, (left them at Leesboro’) so if I can get the shirts I am “all right” for the cold weather. Am glad about your Aid money. no doubt its all right, and trust the last of this month will bring me in something, but we Can’t tell, as the old Regts are complaining that the bounties to the new ones is cutting of their pay &c. Dinner call. Dinner over with and my things washed up—two tin plates & two spoons. Had Salt beef, bread, tea, a part of yours[?], nice. We often have our rations dealt out to us, so we can cook ourselves, such as Coffee, Sugar, Salt, pork &c. so ‘Ive [sic] just got me an extra plate for a fry dish. Shall carry my Tomato Can for a tea kettle, so I feel quite independent. But enough of this. What do you think of E. Judkins giving out? I suppose its all right for I think it would be a hard place, if I understand him. Saw Alonzo, today and shall again. He is very well indeed. Got letters last eve, but hadn’t read them this morn—had been so busy. Shall try and write Abbie today. Lottie sent me a sweet Geranium leaf, and tiny flower pressed. I have in my Testament. Did you get the leaves I sent? Got them at “Point of Rocks,” and some by the Canal as we marched up the other day. Will send you an oak leaf from my bed. [Marginal notes] [Page 1] It is a lovely day. What are you doing? Wish you and Lulu could come and sit with me this P.M. What would the little thing think to be at Church this P.M? At about 4 O’clk! I cant say much for our Chaplain for we don’t’ see him only on Sundays. Is a distant sort of a man and I am sorry to add not popular in the Reg. but we attend service regularly, and enjoy a good deal with our testaments in our tents. Tell me all how you get along. Am glad you let Edwd. P have the pictures. Did he get my letter? [Page 2] Remember me to Jos, Mary, all friends. [Pages 2-3] I will enclose Sarah’s letter. Don’t mention what I said of the Chaplain unless you are asked, but such is the case. Kiss little L. for her paper. Expect she is growing away from me. As ever Your Jerome [Page 4] Am I not getting on bravely with ink again? Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter / Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie, October 19, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Pleasant Valley, MD. Description An account of the resource From Jerome to Allie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jerome Peirce Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Jerome Peirce Collection, National Park Service Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available HIST 428 (Spring 2020), University of Mary Washington Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-10-19 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Donald Pfanz (Transcriber) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904). 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"Pleasant Valley" Allie Jerome Peirce MD. https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/c484f0af0f2c0ff98dfbbb1710824fa2.jpg 2aabb10ddb724bd2de7f911de10cedc9 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/726d43c2c99cbb9c8c06ee8b3a5e73b3.jpg 1f72c76244481a84b413aad2e37a455d https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/9ca866d43d678c034c2bf7d6e952208b.jpg 47ed349f98b3b6c962c7e202ecdf4a13 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 Worcester [???] Boston Mond. Eve. 19 Oct 1863 Just a few words, my dear Allie, to say that I am ordered to the Regt, and expect to leave at ½ past 2 o’clk PM tomorrow, Capt. Holmes, Lieut. Hodgkins and four 21st Regt. boys. I have feared this for a day or two and I am spending the last of my stay here. Received yours of yesterday just as I was leaving the Island and thank you and little Lulu too. I can send but a word as I wish to mail it before nine o’clk this eve. If you can receive this in time, you will come down if you think best. You know full well I would like to see you. Letters that went to the Regt. I have received from Hattie, etc. written a long while ago. Also one from Jos. H. and Alonzo but not of late date. Expect to be in Cincinnati next Sat. night where I will write if we cannot meet and I fear there is not time. I hope you will see and feel that all is for the best. I do and go cheerfully. Letters say (from J.H.) that only two of the Orange boys are on duty and I am one of them! If so, I am needed. All are well here and received your letter. Keep a good heart and Heaven bless and protect you till we meet again. Love again to all and kind regards to Mr. Salloway. As ever your loving husband, Jerome All send love. TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES NOTE 1: The “Island” referred to in this letter was Long Island, not to be confused with Long Island, New York, which is situated in the middle of Boston Harbor, Massachusetts. Jerome spent a short time there as part of a temporary duty in Massachusetts for recruiting. The island is part of the City of Boston, and is now also part of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. In 1860, a plan to develop this island was thwarted by the rumors of war and plans for military installations on Long Island Head and other parts of the island. Camp Wightman was established on Long Island and in 1863 it had over 1,000 recruits in addition to several full batteries of heavy artillery under the command of General Charles Devens, Jr. Many deserters drowned in the waters around Long Island as U.S. Army recruits tried to get to the mainland. At the time, it was the custom to induct and train recruits on islands to minimize desertions. A major scam at the time was for a man to sign up for the Army and collect an enlistment bonus. Then, after going AWOL, he would sign up again in another town, collecting an additional bonus. Islands, especially, during the winter months, contained the recruits with the surrounding frigid seawater. NOTE 2: Otis W. Holmes, from Milford, Massachusetts, enlisted as a Sergeant at age 27 on September 8, 1861, in the 25th Massachusetts Regiment. He was transferred as a First Lieutenant to Co. F of the 36th Massachusetts on August 12, 1862, and then to Company B of the 36th on May 2, 1863. Holmes died in Harewood General Hospital, Washington, D.C. on June 23, 1864, of wounds received in action near Petersburg, Virginia, on June 17, 1864. NOTE 3: William H. Hodgkins, from Charlestown, Mass., enlisted as a 22-year-old private in July 1862. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in October of that year, received steady promotions, and was mustered out with the 36th Massachusetts Regiment as a brevet major. He was the principal author of the Unit History of the regiment titled History of the Thirty-sixth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. 1862-1865 which is now available on-line on Google Books. NOTE 4: The “Jos. H.” or “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 5: 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. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Paper/Letter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie, October 19, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Pierce, Jerome Allie Worcester Boston, 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 1863-10-19 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 Boston 20th Oct 1863 Brother Joseph, Mary’s letter is just received and I can only reply in a word as I am ordered to the Regt. and leave this P.M. at ½ past 2. Did not recover but a moment last eve. and came up to Foster’s. Have no news. Letters from Jos. H. were received here same date as yours. I may not see the Regt. for two months yet to come. Wish you would write occasionally and direct to the Regt. It is sad about the Orange boys. Certainly the town has reason to remember the war and many are made mourners. I am so firmly in the belief that “all’s for the best” that I return to my duties cheerfully altho I expected to remain awhile. Weather is delightful and I hope to keep well and hearty as I am. Allie and Lulu are well. Hardly expect to see them again. Will let you hear from me as often as possible. Remember as ever to all the friends. I would have been glad to have visited you but I don’t see how I could. Don’t think I was indifferent. Accept my best wishes for you all. Trusting that the tide of patriotic feeling will again arise to back up the recent elections and sustain the “braves” in the field and close this “Civil” War”. I am as ever your brother, Jerome Peirce TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES (Josef Rokus) NOTE 1: To identify the members of the Peirce family, a detailed, well documented 283-page history of the family written and published in Worcester, Massachusetts, in 1880 by Frederick Clifton Peirce was used. It is titled Peirce Genealogy, Being the Record of the Posterity of John Pers, an Early Inhabitant of Watertown, in New England, which is now available on Google Books. It traces the Peirce family history back to John Pers in England, who was born in about 1588 and died in 1661. According to that Peirce family history, Joseph Peirce was one of Jerome’s older brothers, having been born in 1820. (Jerome was born on November 11, 1831.) It is fairly certain that Joseph and Jerome operated a furniture manufacturing business in North Orange, Massachusetts, before Jerome enlisted on August 4, 1862. According to the envelope and other sources, Joseph continued to live in North Orange, and it might be assumed that he continued to operate the business. NOTE 2: Foster Peirce was also 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 3: 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 (to whom this letter was addressed), one of Jerome’s brothers, and was, therefore, Jerome’s nephew. 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Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie, October 20, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Peirce, Joseph Boston, MA Description An account of the resource From Jerome to Joseph 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 1863-10-20 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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