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Text Any textual data included in the document Cincinnati Oct 22nd, 1863 My ever dear Wife, I improve the first opportunity to send you a few lines to assure you of my safe arrival here this morning about 7 o’clk. Left Boston as I expected at half past 2 P.M. Tues. and was not detained and on the whole had a pleasant trip, considering the necessity of again leaving my dear ones but hope all will prove for the best. Took a stroll over to Covington this morning in hopes to see some of the Orange boys, but they are all at “Camp Dennison”, but I ran upon Sergeant Perry, the Color Sergeant who got sure stuck at Jackson, Miss. He has been home on a furlough. It is doubtful if he is ever fit for field service again, his head troubling [him] very much at the least exertion. He was delighted to see me and [we] had a long chat. Has a family in Winchendon. Says he owes his life to me and some others, Jos. H. and Whipple. He is the one that we took care of at the Black River coming from Jackson, a big fleshy fellow with a great deal of blood. I can tell you but little news. Had the usual life in the [railroad] cars riding night and day. Slept some and ate mostly in the cars. Kate fitted me out with bread and butter with the greatest care and kindness. Foster was in N.Y. ‘Tis pleasant but cool here, more so than when we left Boston. Have to report at 3 P.M. to see what we shall do. Don’t expect it to go onto the Regt. till a large squad goes that we can take care of ourselves. There is only six in our party and Capt. Holmes and Lieut. Hodgkins. The way it is working, I shall not be paid off till next Jan., I am afraid. So, I borrowed a little of F.P. & Co. ($10.00) which I will return in due time. Did not dare to be so far from home with so little. Don’t you trouble yourself about [it.] I tell you as I don’t wish to keep anything from you. Shall return it as soon as possible. Am stopping at the Soldiers’ Home and the “boys” are all about me waiting for dinner. You will hear from Ellen. You had better write me once a week or little more and direct to the Regt. as of old and I shall get them after awhile. Will write you as often as I can. Am in nice health and shall make it as pleasant as possible but ‘twill be a long time before I hear from you, but you must take good care of yourself and remember my best love and exertions are for you, constantly and I hope to appreciate your love and efforts for our mutual good more than ever and I shall make every trial to better myself as soon as possible. There’s the usual amount of news about Meade and Rosecrans, the latter I believe is expected here soon, if so, hope to see him. We had our knapsacks checked to Cincinnati and I so got along with little load. Shall busy myself reading and looking about and never without a thought of my dear ones at home. Many kisses for Lulu and if she can share, you can share. Have just spoke with one [man] of the Brigade (35th Mass.). Says there’s a number of them here. So, we may push on for the Regt. soon. Love to all and for the present, adieu. Ever your loving husband, Jerome TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES (Josef Rokus) NOTE 1: There were several men named Perry in the 36th Massachusetts Regiment, and it could not be determined from the Unit History which one Jerome referred to in this letter. NOTE 2: The “Jos. H.” that Jerome referred to in this letter was Joseph H. Peirce. He enlisted as a Private in Orange, Mass., on August 4, 1862, at age 18. Jerome also enlisted in Orange on the same date, but as a corporal. Jerome was 31 years old at the time. According to the Unit History, Joseph H. Peirce was taken Prisoner of War at Pegram Farm, Virginia, on September 30, 1864, (See Letter No. 227) and he was later exchanged. He was discharged on June 21, 1865. Joseph H. Peirce was the son of Joseph Peirce, one of Jerome’s brothers, and was, therefore, Jerome’s nephew. NOTE 3: Albert B. Whipple enlisted at age 27 as a Corporal from Worcester, Massachusetts on May 12, 1862. He was promoted to Sergeant on May 12, 1864. On December 19, 1864, he was transferred to the Veterans Reserve Corps for disability from wounds he received in action at Petersburg, Virginia, on June 17, 1864. NOTE 4: 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 5: 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 6: 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. Some of the stationery Jerome used for a few letters was embossed “F. Peirce & Co., Boston, Chair Warehouse” 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 22, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Pierce, Jerome Allie Cincinnati. OH 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 1863-10-22 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Peter Rainey (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 Camp at “Pleasant Valley” Md 25th/62 Preparations are being made for a move tomorrow, which may render writing impossible for a few days. I send you a few lines once more, not to tell you news, but to assure you how much my loved ones are in mind. Have just written to Sister Kate, in answer to a very kind and affectionate letter a few days ago. It is about 3 P.M. Sat. and Sunday we march. I think we should rest, but such are the demands of war. The “great movement” we trust has commenced and we are ready for fatigue and labor, yes suffering if we Can contribute to the great end. I can give you no idea of particulars. The Rebels are falling back, and what is to be done this Fall must be done quickly so we must draw our own Conclusion. All is stir in the Camp—Cooks are busy with preparing rations--two days, I think. “The boys” are looking over things to see how snug they can pack, for its knapsacks, tents[,] and all this time, doubtless. Drilled this A.M. Had a nice dinner of beaf [sic] steak and sweet potatoes, the latter I boiled myself. Cayenne pepper, salt, and it was nice. We have lived very well indeed since we have been here. The tomatoes regulated me more than anything, and I am feeling “first rate.” I have been favored thus far in being well when marching comes, but I should like repose on the Sabbath. I wrote Mary and Yourself night before last and hope to hear from you this Eve as we get a mail every day. Jos. H. got some papers last Eve. We carry sugar[,] Coffee dry on marches, and this A.M. I made me a Coffee bag out of that pillow. have reduced it in size and use it for all the little things that would otherwise be floating about my knapsack. Have two tin plates[,] one for frying meat in, also extra tin for carrying water, so we are quite independant [sic], if not too tired. And now, how are my darlings? Oh, how gladly would I embrace them again. Papa sends Kisses for them always, and loves to think of them and darling little Lulu. Papa loves her dearly if he did go away, and hopes she will have some benefit of the present great trial, and she must be proud that her father had a share in these perilous times. We have talk here of a speedy winding up of the business. Would that it might be so. I see no reason why it should not, but you know how cautious we are when we hope for a great blessing, and so it is in this case. My next will probably [be] written in “Old Virginia[.”] shall take some paper and a pencil in my pocket, and send you a line the first opportunity. My love and best wishes to Lottie Houghton. Tell her to write me when she can. shall think much of her, and trust she will find only good and happiness in abundance. Jos H has written home. he is getting along nicely as are all the sick ones. Should like to write to Billerica, but you will do so and tell them all, with love to all I hope to see Will and Frank before long. what a meeting it would be. Write often, as you have like a good wife, and forgive me if I have said anything to injure your feelings. Remember me to Jos family as ever and believe me your loving husband Jerome Direct as before, Corporal before my name, as the other is improper, in military 9th Army Corps. 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 25, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Camp at "Pleasent 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 1862-10-25 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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Mayo is writing so I add a word, first to say that I am smart and well this morning after a cold tedious time. Started early Sunday Morn, crossed the Potomac in the P.M. on a Pontoon Bridge, (made of boats with plank spread and fastened). It is about 300 yds wide. crossed at Berlin Md. It rained all day and was cold, and the mud! Well, it cleared off yesterday morn, and with big fires and eatables recruited up fast. It is a beautiful morn, and we are all in fine spirits. You would be astonished to see how coolly and bravely our men put up with wet[,] cold, and hardship. We are pressing after the “rebs,” and cannot tell you when, or where[,] we shall be heard from next. Expect to go to Leesburg[.] may move today and may not. J.H. his well—tents with us. the mail is closing, and I must close. Wrote you and sister Kate Sat. As ever Your loving husband. A Kiss for Lulu, and as many for yourself 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 28, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Virginia, near the Potomac [River] 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 1862-10-28 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Donald Pfanz (Transcriber) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904). 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1863 Letter Archive Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Near Camp Nelson Ky 31st Oct 1863 My dearest wife, Just a word once more before starting. Have had one of our old fashioned storms again. Cold rain, terribly muddy etc. According to military fashion yesterday P.M. took my first lesson as teamster. Helped take care of a six mule team to Camp N[elson] and loaded up for Knoxville. Rained all the time and in spite of rubber blanket got wet through to the skin. Got back after dark etc. etc. Managed to make a bed on top of the barrels and wrapped up and managed to ‘keep cool’ till about 3 o’clk this a.m. when [I] got up and warmed up and dried off and as usual came out all right. Have just returned from the convalescent camp at Camp N[elson] where some of the 36th arrived two days ago. Found none of Co. “H” but some of Co. “B” and others I know. A sad sight but they will get some better after awhile. Some were left at ‘Crab Orchard’ but moved to a better place. They ought to be furloughed and so have a chance to recruit. The mud is still bad but the sun is out and warm again. The talk is that we start this P.M. We may and if not, no doubt, shall be on our way tomorrow. Coffee is preparing for dinner and I can say but a few words today and when I shall have another chance to mail back I can’t tell. We shall get very tired, be out till dark often and I may not have even a chance to write so don’t be worried. I shall take all possible care of myself. Such is the way we soldiers are able to get transportation. If I get safely to the Regt. ‘twill be like home as much as any can [be] away from you. Am feeling perfectly well and hearty and shall have not [a] knapsack to lug and that is much. Can’t hear much news from the Regt. It is said they are towards Chattanooga but little is known I think. I hope we shall meet them at Knoxville. Are you all well? and all the friends? How much I want to see the “old familiar” letters! I hope I shall not fail to see some when I get through. I shall keep a few pieces of paper with me and will send you back something if possible. Share this with the rest with love and regards to friends all remembering Mr. Salloway. What can I say to Lulu? Not a day or hardly an hour passes but you and she are in mind and only such know how earnestly I pray that this war may soon close and reunite us all once more and so once more, with a kiss. Adieu from Your ever loving husband Jerome This is the fourth [letter] since I left you or rather Boston. 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 31, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Camp Nelson, 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 1863-10-31 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 Camp near “Antietam Iron Works” Oct 5th 1862 My dearest Wife, Laying aside all sounds of war, I wish you Could he here to share this lovely scene. I am seated under a cedar tree, in the lovely wood about a quarter of a mile from our Camp, where I stole out this Sabbath morn, “so cool so calm so bright, Bridal of the earth and sky”. Near me is another soldier writing while another is cutting Cedar twigs, for flooring our tent, and no sound but the sighing of the wind thro’ the trees. We have [had] very hot oppressive weather for some days, and together with the lime water has debilitated me somewhat as it has very many of the Reg. but am much better and hope soon to master the change. Yesterday P.M. it came out cool high wind, and rain, and this morning it is very refreshing. And now, what shall I say to interest you? No change in the situation. One incident, of the past week, is a marked item. on Thurs. we were called into line at quarter before seven a.m. the whole Corps, to receive his Excellency A Lincoln, accompanied by Gen’s McC. and Burnside. waited about five hours when they appeared finely mounted, the Pres and Gen McC on dark horses. The Pres is like his pictures on the U.S. Notes, and I knew “a great way off”. McC. was even finer looking than his picture, more of the refined, quiet scholarly man—small, finely built, and lighter Complectioned [sic] than you would suppose—beard like his pictures only not so prominent. wore a cap like the rest of us. Burnside is a towering massive man of work with an immense Kossuth Hat, Common blouse and like his pictures very much. Has a searching black eye, and white teeth and looks the hero every inch. It was a grand sight, so many troops, about 8,000 in sight from where I stood, and from fifteen to thirty thousands, in all. accounts differ as to how many we number but it is a vast host, some--most--of them war-worn and broken Regts. with a few new Regts. complete. Yesterday our Camp was a little start[l]ed by a battery about a quarter of a mile from us, opening on the woods the other side of the river, so we heard the shot and shell whiz, and burst. Some said it was to scatter Rebs, who were erecting masked batteries, and others for practice on new shot and gun. We are near the traitors, and the papers talk of work but I think the impression now is that we (our Reg) will see no fighting but will go to winter quarters while more experienced troops will do the heavy work. The position of the armies would indicate a Collision soon, but we have learned that all is uncertain, and changeable. I have a let[t]er to Abbie as yet unfinished and which I expected to mail [?] but [I] was to[o] fatigued to finish so[?] shall mail it with this. I wrote you last Tues. Have had no mail since Monday last. I have no stamps and it is almost impossible to get any here, but the Chaplain endorses them, so they will come. Sent you 5,00 in my last, which I hope you will receive. I think you will have no trouble about the State Aid, as H Boyden has his. I wrote to Joseph a few lines, about it. I suppose if they find folks have any property they will try and get rid of paying it, but I have no fears. I understand the Col. and I know one Capt has sent home papers to secure to the[ir] families the same. How and where are you? How much I would like to see this business closed and could once more be in our good old sabbath loving N.E.! I am not “home-sick,” but war sick—such suffering—the fact that such is the method to settle disputes, it is terrible. Very near me is the new-made grave of a Penna Volunteer, the head near a little Cedar the foot near a stump, with a neat board, name, age &c 100 Reg. A lovely spot enough, but away from home. Well, Let us trust that out of all this some great good is to arise. Had a walk and chat with Alonzo. We are the same as ever, and enjoy much together, talk over our letters together &c. and even books in the quiet moonlight nights, and we are having lovely ones. With the “bab[b]lng brooks” and N. England thrift “My Maryland” would be a paradise almost.= I forgot to mention the “Katy-dids”, which we hear in the woods nights. They say “Katy-did”, “Katy-didn’t,” in a tone like the Locust. I think they must be similar in kind, but we Can’t get a sight of them. How is darling Lulu? She little knows how much you are in mind. God grant she may never know what you are passing thro[u]gh. Kiss her many times for me. I like your keeping her mind clear of sad things, and for her education some way will be provided—don’t burden your mind, now, take all the comfort you can with her. I wish we could have been paid off. the last day of this month is pay day and I hope something will Come of it. If possible you shall hear from me then. I[‘]ve sat here sometime. Will finish at the tent after the day is near closed. P.M. At my tent. It will soon be service time, and then Dress Parade, so will close. It is cool and breezy, and feel much better than I have for some days, and if I could only get some letters would be quite well. There is nothing since morning worth mention. Our dinner, was Stewed beans, quite good, but not a Sunday dinner at home, but we are hardened to our fare and most of us are hearty. A few of my books, or some Magazine would have been a delight today as it has been very quiet. Had a prayer meeting a few steps from our tent this morning singing, ex[h]ortations and prayer. Have read a paper or two testament, and thought much of you all. Hope this will find you all well. Don’t get sick, breaking up at Orange[.] Shall expect to hear you are nicely fixed at B before cold weather. Write often as possible. I will write other of my friends as I get time. Recd. E Hayne’s. will answer sometime. At times I fell much like writing and again I get disturbed and Can’t do much[,] so friends must be patient. I don’t forget them. Lucy, Mother love to them each and all. As ever your own Jerome Tell me of Geo Pratt and how he is etc. Burnside is riding through a portion of the troops and they are cheering him. 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 5, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Camp near "Antietam Iron Works" [Maryland] 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 1862-10-05 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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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1863 Letter Archive Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Camp Long Island, Boston 5th October 1863 My dearest Wife, Just a line to say we are “nabbed” for tonight at least, although we know nothing of the future. We are called “Provisional Guard” Co. “B” and as near as we can find out, do escort to the conscripts in going about and even going some ways with them on furlough, etc. We don’t know how long we may remain, perhaps only a few days and maybe longer. In short, I only send this that you may know I have not left for the Regt. We six are in an “A” tent, and close wind blowing hard tho it is not cold very. Have got some hay so we shall not suffer. I hope this will find you at F’s. Don’t expect we can get away again for the present even if we remain, but I will inform you as soon as possible [of] all the items. Am told they are sending all the men back to their Regts. except two, and being a “non-com” [non-commissioned officer], I hope to remain awhile. Of course, I should love to be with you but you can hear from me often while I am here, and those who would like to come to the Island to see me must inquire about it as I don’t know the regulations. Will add a word in the morning. Tues. morn. Good morning! And a lovely one too. The view of the bay is fine. Direct your letters “Co. B” 1st Provisional Guard, Long Island, Boston Harbor. Am in fine health. No chills or anything. Have not been assigned to duty as yet. Hope this will find you in the City. Write me immediately. As ever your loving, Jerome Please send some stamps. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES NOTE 1: “Long Island” referred to in this letter, 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 the 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: The “A Tent” or “Wedge Tent” was a canvas tent stretched across a six-foot long horizontal bar with two vertical supporting bars in the front and back. These Civil War tents could sleep up to six men, but could only accommodate four men comfortably. If five or six soldiers were sharing the tent, they would have to turn over at the same time. It was a rather large tent and was not easy to transport when an army was on the march. 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 5, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Camp Long Island Boston, Mass. 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 1863-10-05 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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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document “Pleasant Valley” Md 8 Oct/62 Another tedious march, and a change of location. Yesterday at 3 A.M. the call sounded, and a little before 7. we were on the march--our Brigade--and but for the fatigue and Knapsacks, should have grown quite sentimental. Took our course thro’ a wild wood, up steep places, and finally crossed Elk Ridge, where for two miles it was like c[r]ossing Tully mountain—a wild scene of grandeur and magnificence. From the summit of the ridge is a fine look-out through the long valley, for miles dotted with nice farms, and where we got a taste of some apples, a treat indeed. But it was a trial to the Regiment, nearly half of them, yes quite, “fell out” myself among the rest, nearly all of the O boys included, the hardest time we ever saw, and a few more such will render the Reg useless. We are subject to the Brigade officer and were shown no mercy. Arrived at this ground about 3 P.M. The distance was not so much but the character of the road, besides the weather is the hottest I ever felt, particularly today. Our Camp is in a delightful spot, between the Elk Ridge or Maryland Heights, and South mountain chain, Harpers Ferry in sight about three miles southwest. It is one of those quiet retired spots we read of, a grove of hard wood, a few steps from our tents, with a “bab[b]ling brook” at the bottom of steep banks and good water for drink or bathing[.] Have been too exhausted to do much but get my Coffee--made my own last eve—and wash[ed] out a shirt this morn. Drills go on just the same, but they drag very much. This sounds like complaining—we shall feel better soon. I am still about, and am thankful accordingly. Wrote you last sabbath, and shall be very brief this time. I always write for fear something may occur that I may be prevented. Don’t know how long we may remain here—some talk that we may winter here. We can hear the Car whistle once more, which seems like home. But where and how are you? should like to make you a call, but it don’t look much like it a present, so we must be patient. Had a letter from Will and frank, Sunday, and a[n]swered it, to Suffolk Va, all well[.] Henry M. is sitting under a tree writing, near by. Wishes to be remembered, and will be very thankful to hear from you. About your moving your things from O., I think you had better insist upon it, or sell, for I shall not go back there at any rate. Tell me all the items when you get there. Take particular care of the Library and Pictures for Lulu’s sake if nothing more. How is the darling. tell her papa has scarcely seen a little girl since he left her, and has only her picture to look at. Papa sends her many kisses, and knows she is a good girl. I wish I could dream of you, but sleep is sound and sweet even on the hard uneven ground, and has become almost second nature already. Saw Alonzo R at Dress Parade last eve. The C boys suffered severely. Am very thankful to Foster for the stamp, one in you[r]s also. It will soon be Co Drill and must close. Love abundently [sic] to you always. hope for a mail soon. 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, October 8, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie "Pleasant Valley", 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 Weaverton, “Pleasant Valley” 9th Oct/62 My dearest Wife, I [sic: A] generous bunch of letters lie here before me—arrived today—also the package [of] letters &c by Seargent [sic] B, and altho’ I mailed a letter but a few moments before he came I will add another today for you at Orange where I suppose you will rec[e]ive this. Well my dear, I thank you as your nearest friend for so remembering me, it keeps the spirits bright to get such. I hope you will gradually rise through the darkened hours, which I know will rise, through all the questioning, to a noble, and cheerful resignation to the way which seems marked out for us, for surely where come tears and heart sundering, but there shall be a Compensation and reward, somewhere in the future. Ah, Allie, on the ground, these many nights, when naught but the stars and pale moon seemed to give any light to the weary soldier, I have meditated the strange problem that I was away here from those most dear to me? I cannot tell all in words, but I trust—trust—and what more can we do? I know you are not alone, but a “Sparrow doth not fall,” and I fondly believe all will yet be well. I know not what to think of the notice friends seem to take of me and my letters, written hurriedly amid a thousand interruptions, and with nothing but my knees for a table, and getting pretty weary before closing. As a “journal” I should be glad to have them preserved as my own impressions and experience of [“]Life in the Army during the great Rebellion.” If they are of any further value, hope they will be corrected, and I am only too happy to sister Abbie do the same. Recd. three of yours, before Browns. I think I get them all now. Also one from Sister May (f[r]om O). Wrote to Eddie H. and Lucy today. We are excused from Battalion Drill for two days past, leaving a little more leisure, and so I write again. Glad you recd the money. I conclude your “State Aid” is all right. You shall not want. if I had thought such would have been the case, do you think I would have come? As a soldiers wife you are entitled, to all consideration, in all that pertains to your Comfort and welfare, and just as soon as pay-day comes You will hear from me. Your letters are generally very pleasant and I know it is natural to feel lonely but pray do not that part prey upon your mind, and one thing I believe is certain. This War Can’t last a very long while and then everything will change and that beyond Calculation. The Emancipation Act will start enterprise in many forms, besides they are going about the new Regts filling up the Regular Army, which will be easier doing now than when we are discharged. Have been somewhat ill, of late, from Cold water &c but that is different here, like home and am better, and like myself[.] Remember me to the friends at O. with thanks for their letters. Must close, as letter[s] have to be mailed at Dress Parade which is close at hand. As ever your devoted husband Jerome P.S. It is impossible to write whole letters in ink. It is scarce, and nothing to set an ink stand on. H.H.M. thanks you very kindly for the same. He read it over two or three times. 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 9, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Weaverton [Weverton?], "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 1862-10-09 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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Text Any textual data included in the document Review of the 36th Regt. Mass Vol. Leesboro’ 10 Sept. My dear Allie, Just a moment to write as a man returns to W tonight. A tedious march of 10 miles, a hard county, but well. I came in, did not fall out only dispensed with gun and have[r]sack for a short distance. Lame of Course but shall come out all right. The Boys are well, and “Game”. Our tents are picked [sic] and H Mayo is with me tent mate. (No mail tonight after all but will say a word) We are now seeing the beginning of Soldiers life but my mind has been prepared in full so far. We must shorten our knapsack some, and may send home somethings, the Orange boys together, and we may not. We can’t endure it all, and no soldier out here of the old Regs pretends to. We are on a gentle eminence with woods around, with a Michigan Reg on the same ground, and others close by that we haven’t learned. Our Col is a man. Carried a musket for tired ones a good deal of the way. I will mail a paper picked up on the road and you will think it looks like it[.] There is a Compliment for the 36th in it. Came through “Pennsylvania Avenue”, the great Street of W. and had a view of the Capitol and Patent Office. A fine street, but the outside of the City is repulsive in the extreme and such a country for dust! You can have but little idea of it for our worst roads, some in South Boston and Dorchester come nearest to it. We are among neutrals or “Secesh,” and see little enthusiasm for Yankees, but we are not intimidated and mean to gain strength for the Conflict. You will hear exciting reports &c. the rebels in Penna but it is looked upon as a desperate game, and the crash will come soon, for the troops coming in by thousands, and a few cavalry will fit them for the conflict. I trust you are well, and our little Lulu. Kiss her many times. Keep up a brave heart, for you are a Soldiers wife, and he is proud to feel, through hardship and trial, that you know little of, he is doing a little perhaps to better your lot and the children to[?] come. I wrote Murray from W. You must write for the present, to the other friends, for we [know] not from one hour to another where we will be, and of course we shall be tired, and worn, but shall improve every moment as we camp, for I love to write. I heard on the road that the 39th Mass. had reached W. Is Frank moved yet, tell me when he does. Write soon, have not recd. letters yet. Must get a little rest, while the Coffee is doing so a kiss and ever your loving husband Jerome P. We are directly North of W. 10 miles—not on the map by name, but towards Leesburg 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, September 10, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Leesboro (Near Washington D.C. 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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 Camp Near London, Ky Sunday 13 Sept 1863 My ever dear wife, Once more on the march and at a halt where we are putting up for Sunday, a blessed privilege which does not often occur when moving. Before you receive this you will hear of the move into Lenoir and feel disappointed at my not coming on. Alonzo wrote and mailed a letter home since we started and spoke of it, but the more I think of it the more I feel that it is “all right.” Almost everyone who has been home since this Miss[issippi] campaign have been very sick of the fever. Col. Bowman is now ill at home and I would not risk being sick now for anything except to see you and as long as you are well I hope that you will feel “all’s well.” Alonzo feels just so. If we stay here and we get over in this climate what we engendered in Miss[issippi], we shall be all right and he feels as this would cost him sickness if he had gone home. I have been puzzled to know whether you would go to Foster’s expecting me or not so I sent a letter to F.P. & Co[mpany]’s care for you the morning we left Crab Orchard thinking you might go there. Well we are 36 miles on our way and some of it was hard, exceedingly hot and dusty and over the wildest mountain region we have yet seen, villages 25 miles apart and rough enough looking at, that ‘Mt. Vernon’ and ‘London’ only think what names! But fortune still favors me and this time to another’s misfortune. The color bearer, Littlefield, was taken sick at noon of the first day so I am relieved of my knapsack. Carrying only my rations, tent cloth and a hatchet and am getting along finely. If I should be the one to bear the state colors of Mass. into Tennessee (the home of Gen’l. Jackson!) only think of it! I believe the 29th and 35th Regt have both sent home their state colors so we are the only one of the three Mass. Regts. here who have a state flag. But we’ll not anticipate for news (reliable) comes that we’re carrying all before us in Tennessee and we’re not wanted etc., etc. and perhaps we shall go back, but “don’t see it.” I have come out into the woods to write you. So much noise and smoke from the fires and here I am on an old log in a pretty shady place and nothing but the murmurs from camp comes to disturb me. Did you think of the anniversary of our wedding? We left C[rab] O[rchard] on the 10th, and I thought of it and under a burning sun we were struggling on over the rough roads of K[entuck]y. Will another year bring us together under the family roof? I hope and believe so and then what a blessed time we’ll have! Mailed a letter to you and Mr. Murray this morning before we started and of course I have no news only that I am bearing it so far nicely and see no reason why I cannot go a great ways. Don’t know how mail facilities will be. We shall rest one day in four, no doubt and I shall send back whenever I can. Have been busy, cooking and resting and little things that keep us employed on the march. One of the O. [Orange] boys, N. William Ward (not Edmund) is sick and I have tried to tend him some. Ought not to have started, bowel complaint and chills some. It seems little like the Sabbath but however tired or confused, I always think of you and our blessed Sabbath at home on that day and long for the time when there will be no marching to dread on that day. The whole division with Gen’l. Ferrero is with us and yesterday morning about 9 o’clk a.m. when the order came in to turn in and halt we were glad enough, for the day before we came 17 miles and did not reach camp till nearly 9 o’clk p.m. Fri[day]. Came by “Wild Cut”, a wild romantic mountain pass where there was a camp once and a battle between Gen’l. Zollicoffer rebel and the Union men. I don’t seem to recollect about it, but is well marked for there is rocks, caves, bad roads and steep hills all at once. Had a big shower last eve. or p.m. and all hands of the officers were outdoors, for their baggage did not get here on acc[oun]t of the terrible going for teams, but I had my tent and Mr. Stevens came up so we had a house right off and during the shower the water ran most all over the floor! but I continued to make a fire and had hot coffee in the midst of it so checked all bad effects. Well, Allie dear, I have been looking over this and am amazed to see what a fumbled up affair it is! but it is a marching letter written in the woods and I hope it will find all the friends well. How is Abbie? Will write her soon and the rest and hope to receive lots of letters from them and the papers will tell you more of the 9th A. C. [Army Corps] than I can begin to. We find much to amuse us, noticeable standing, the long walks and I enjoy the wild romantic country very much. Had such a nice bath when we got in and a little rested! Am feeling well and hope so to continue. Am glad Joe and Mr. Galloway are not coming for I know they are both particularly useful in their labors at home. Our Chaplain did not start. Don’t know when he will come along. Love as ever to Lulu and all, and Ever your own, Jerome TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES (Tom Neubig) NOTE 1: Felix Kirk Zollicoffer was a newspaperman, three-term United States Congressman from Tennessee, officer in the United States Army, and a Confederate brigadier general during the Civil War. He led the first Confederate invasion of eastern Kentucky and was killed in action at the Battle of Mill Springs in January 1862. NOTE 2: According to the Regimental History, Crab Orchard was quite a favorite resort of the people of Kentucky, and was celebrated for its mineral springs. “Whether the men tried the waters of the springs or not the writer cannot say; they certainly were not delectable to the taste, and it is very doubtful whether they were used medicinally”. (Page 78.) NOTE 3: The Regimental History notes that on the evening of September 12th, a severe thundershower came up at night; the baggage being far behind, and the field staff without any tents. “September 13th, Sunday, we lay quietly in camp, — a very welcome rest—for the men were getting very footsore from the rough Kentucky roads. It would be hard to find worse ones even in rocky New England.” Page 78 NOTE 4: The Regimental History notes in mid-to-late August 1863, “Every day the effect of the southern campaign was shown in the increasing number of the sick. Many were sent to hospitals, and the regiment rapidly decreased. Chills and fever were most prevalent, and a disease similar to scurvy broke out and caused the death of several, whose flesh actually fell from their limbs before death relieved them from their sufferings. All complained of a feeling of exhaustion, and officers and men dragged themselves painfully and slowly about the camp.” Page 76. NOTE 5: Ammiel Littlefield enlisted in Company F at age 36 from Milford, Massachusetts, as a Corporal. He was later promoted to Sergeant. Littlefield was wounded at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, the same battle at which Jerome Peirce was killed. However, he recovered from his wounds and was discharged on June 8, 1865, on the expiration of his term of service. NOTE 6: Nathan W. Ward died of disease Oct. 21, 1863 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was in Company H with Jerome and Edmund Ward. NOTE 7: Foster was Jerome’s brother, and owner of the Foster Pierce & Company business. NOTE 8: Alonzo is Seth Alonzo Ranlett, husband of Nellie, Allie’s younger sister or Jerome’s brother-in-law. 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, September 13, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie London, 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 1863-09-13 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Tom Neubig (transcriber) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904). Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource "4.96 X 8.08" - 1st Scan "9.89 X 8.08 - 2nd Scan "4.96 X 8.08 - 3rd Scan (JPG) Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Letter #161 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant London, KY Allie Jerome Peirce KY London