22 10 273 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/8290a9e2a13707f1607078704621abf9.jpg 60f7fd84e0ddef356f7c2dbebf9115d2 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/4cad4da5ff1dd0e3a3e4f7ae8dbc12df.jpg 712f6390118c88b441531f55b9b24fe0 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 Miscellaneous Letter Archive Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Boston, May 25, 1905 Dear Mrs. Peirce I received your welcome letter a week ago and intended to reply at once but had no note paper on hand and have not now and rather than delay longer, I have concluded to write on one of our plain letterheads. I am sorry it was not convenient for you and Lucy to make us a visit during the winter. We are just getting away for the summer - going to Clifton about 18 miles from Boston on the road to Marblehead. We shall be pleased to see you and Lucy down there. Come some Saturday and stay over Sunday. I suppose the sudden death of Maj. Ranlett has changed your plans and you are back at Billerica. Albert Smith went to his summer home at Cohasset (I suppose you have been there.) the latter part of April or shortly after Mr. Torry’s death. I hear that Mrs. Torry has gone to Europe. My wife has just got back from Cleveland where she was gone a month visiting our daughter Belle who was married last winter and is living in Cleveland, Ohio. We have now but two daughters at home, Marianna and Alice. I wish you could see them all and refresh your memory of them. I remember well the bloody battles of May 1864 at Spotsylvania and the sad tidings of the slain. You have had a pretty hard experience, probably more hard than your friends here realize but it must have been a great comfort to have so faithful and dutiful a daughter. As the years go by great changes take place. Almost all the friends of my youth and early manhood are in the graveyard and I begin to feel the touch of Old Time myself. But I have much to be thankful for that myself and family have been so well and fairly prosperous. I hope you will be able to give us a call at Clifton this summer but, if not, if we all live till Fall, remember that you and Lucy will be cordially welcomed at No. 1718 Beacon St., Brookline. Yours Very Truly Chas F. Smith TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES (Josef Rokus) NOTE 1: This letter was written on printed business stationery with the following letterhead: Commonwealth Trust Company Capital $1,000,000. Surplus $500,000. D.J. Lord, President. C.F. Smith, Treas. F.E. Seaver, Asst. Treas. Boston NOTE 2: A previous letter in this collection from C. F. Smith, dated December 29, 1904, and also addressed to Mrs. Peirce was also written on business stationery of the Commonwealth Trust Co., Boston. On the letterhead, C. F. Smith is also listed as the treasurer of that company. The closing reads, “Yours very truly, Chas. F. Smith” The last letter in this collection is also from Chas. F. Smith to Allie. It is dated Feb. 6, 1908, and it was written from Brookline, Massachusetts. Charles F. Smith was a long-time family friend who knew Jerome Peirce before Jerome enlisted on August 4, 1862. Smith also sent a letter pertaining to the time Jerome and he were friends as youngsters that was read at the funeral service in Orange, Massachusetts, in June 1864. NOTE 3: The “Maj. Ranlett” 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. 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 Chas. F. Smith to Allie, May 25, 1905 Subject The topic of the resource Smith, Chas F. Allie Boston, MA Description An account of the resource From Chas to Allie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chas F. 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Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Letter #255 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Boston, MA Allie Boston Chas. F. Smith MA https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/c488d140b3b1ed5f69f8a24765f056c0.jpg d31321c3b83217ec118d076e37138167 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/a22e48d9544f3eb2f84140482fb264dd.jpg c6e2e2100050eab5dea805ea7eabbfa6 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/88a11a417c7ffdbea67c166c3d5261e4.jpg f78da72b10c951c771efba50ad21e505 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/1dc1f24d43503967fb34d134b5011395.jpg 7cd167e27559906e3ccdf0c077ca56e4 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 Miscellaneous Letter Archive Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Boston, Dec 29, 1904 Dear Mrs. Pierce, My wife showed me your letter received about the time of Belle’s marriage and I fear that in the hurry and bustle she has omitted writing to you and so I will try my hand at writing. Your letter called up some sad as well as pleasant memories of the old days. I was sorry to learn that some of the old friends left your letters unanswered as though they had forgotten you or had grown out of the old memories. I shall never forget what a snug and happy home you and Jerome had in the place leading from Elm Street in Charlestown (the name I have forgotten). It must be nearly 50 years ago. How time flies! How proud and contented Jerome was. He was a rare man and it seems a strange providence he should lay down his life as he did. Well we little know what is before us. You certainly deserve great credit and the approval and sympathy of your friends in the fight you have made to sustain yourself and daughter. I wish you would make us a visit and call on some of the people you used to know. Mrs. Wyman and Miss Phipps live in the small block with us on Beacon St., Brookline and Miss Nancy Fosdick and her sister live opposite and Mrs. A.E. Cutter lives not far away. I think all these people will be glad to see you. My large family is dwindling in size. Only two daughters and one son now at home. I occasionally see Mr. Drew and learn of you and Lucy. He tells me his only daughter is married and gone to Chicago to live. [Paragraph] I know what a vacancy it leaves when a daughter leaves the home circle even when there are more daughters remaining. Mr. and Mrs. Drew must feel lonely enough. I have had it on my mind to write you for some time and I have seized the opportunity today. I wish you a happy new year and hope to see you at the house before long. Yours truly, Chas. F. Smith TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE (Josef Rokus) A subsequent letter in this collection from C. F. Smith, from Boston, dated May 25, 1905, and also addressed to Mrs. Peirce was written on business stationery of the Commonwealth Trust Co., Boston. On the letterhead, C. F. Smith is listed as the treasurer of that company. The closing reads, “Yours very truly, Chas. F. Smith” The last letter in this collection is also from Chas. F. Smith to Allie. It is dated Feb. 6, 1908, and it was written from Brookline, Massachusetts. Charles F. Smith was a long-time family friend who knew Jerome Peirce before Jerome enlisted on August 4, 1862. Smith also sent a letter pertaining to the time Jerome and he were friends as youngsters that was read at the funeral service in Orange, Massachusetts, in June 1864. It is interesting to note that Allie’s name is incorrectly spelled Albenia instead of Albinia. 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 Chas. F. Smith to Allie, December 29, 1904 Subject The topic of the resource Smith, Chas. F. Allie Boston, MA Description An account of the resource From Chas to Allie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chas. F. 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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 “Forbes,” Brookville Md Sunday Morn 14 Sept 1862— My dearest Wife How can I tell you how glad we were to get the letters and papers (Abbie a letter and Murray three papers) and I wish I could see and talk with you, but duty speaks otherwise. We left camp at Leesboro at 8 A.M. Thursday last reached here at 11 P.M. Not so tedious a march as the first day for it had rained and settled the dust but some of the toughest boys from O. gave out while poor me held out nicely, only lightening myself of gun for a short time[.] I am surprised at my own endurance and never was so healthy or hungry[.] we encamped in a lovely place, 21 miles from Washington and a little more west of Baltimore. A gentle hillside, rolling land pleasant woods and Cornfields about, slaves of the more favored sort bringing us fruit[,] home made bread, baked apples &c There are some union people her and more “Secesh” altho’ they all play “good.” It is a busy day for the sabbath, for the order has just come from the Col to lighten our load leaving everything but our blankets, overcoats, and a change of under clothing and start tomorrow morn, with three days rations for somewhere. I suspect towards Baltimore, but don’t know[.] The boys are writing, washing, and Cooking, and all this while you are enjoying the true N E sabbath I hope. God grant you may keep well, and bear up like a true woman and Soldiers wife. It does one good to hear the cheering words from home, the prayers of all good people are with us and who can defeat us? Don’t be surprised if you don’t hear for some days, altho’ I shall take some writing materials. The news last we[ek] was favorable for us[.] Burnside was after the Rebels, and had punished them—severely, and I fully believe the Conflict is to be short and fierce, and so let it be. Was surprised that Will C. had gone—trust he will hold out, but the plan of leaving knap sacks will facilitate movements for that is the way the rebels move so quickly. I have written to Foster about the State aid. It Can be managed by the Selectmen and the Authorities at the State House. We left in such haste that it Couldn’t be managed in form by our Officers. Have written to Abbie with this. Shall write you at every stop, and you must keep the friends posted. The boys are now all doing well[;] friends at Orange all well. I must get rest so love to all, and kisses many for yourself and Loo. As ever your own Jerome P.S. Rest assured I am in the best of health—no lameness or pain of any sort, only absence from you. 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 14, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Brookville, 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 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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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Washington D.C. 7th Sept 1862. I hardly know [how] to commence this letter. We have seen so much, such wonderful changes. A lovely sabbath and you are enjoying it in true N.E style while we are out upon the ground in a field about twice as large as the monument ground at C. yes three times—directly back of the Capitol whose dome and upper part is in sight about a half a mile off. A little like Sunday I assure you. Our Col is away on business while we are ready to march at a moment’s warning. Came up to Alexandria last night or rather at 1/2 past 1 Clk P.M. remained onboard till this morning when the “City of Norwich” brought us up to W. We are all well, but one[.] he, (a man by the name of Runson of Fitchburg I believe) fell downstairs on the ship, and hurt his back so that he was left on board of the hospital boat at A. Providence has favored us, for we were most shamefully crammed on board of the ship, but we feel thankful to see land and have no fault to find. We expect to be in Burnside’s division who is in command of all field opperations [sic][.] Our troops have fell back to quite near W. but here it is looked upon as an intended move to draw the rebels out where we can “fix um[.]” Some 40,000 troops, 3 batteries of Artillery, a body of Cavalry, the last, left here today in full sight from here today and it is expected Stonewall Jackson will be nabbed, as he is again surrounded. A great body of the Army is here, and it is a marvellous [sic] sight to see the forts here. One can have no idea of the scene. For miles in all directions, great Batteries are forming and the “Stars and Stripes” surmou[n]t them while the lower ground is while with encampments, a large one at our elbow, only a few rods distant. It looks like war indeed, hundreds of wagons and in the River as many steamers and transports. Like places more distant, there are all sorts of rumors, but I have conversed with men right from the field, and they are all Courage. There is a regiment or two more passing to Camp in sight, and pouring in by thousands. It is expected the work will be finished up near here, and we shall have our share, for Burnside is not idle. Banks is safe, performing a rapid march outwitting Jackson, and he is a hero. McDowell is down, McClennan [sic] in command of the forts, and Burnside and and [sic] Siegel the field masters. Such are the ideas here. We expect to march tonight or in the morning to Giesboro (Not on the map) about 7 miles from W. where we are to be detailed. But how do you, and our little Lulu do? I can’t tell you anything better than that I am in prefect health and spirits. It is not so terrible hot, a cool breeze, and all very pleasant. Boys and men are selling all sorts of cakes &c. One little fellow brought out some bread and butter and cold fresh Pork, which Jno Miller and I shared and behold he was from Bedford Mass. his name Townsend, been here some three months, don’t like here like old Mass. We gave him 15 cts for old home’s sake and his refreshments. Jos H is waiting here. he is beside me. I left your letter suddenly as [?] the Brig. is expecting to mail them in the [?], but did not. You will direct to W. Quote Regiment & Co H &c and we shall get them. We want so much to hear from you, and if you take a “notion” to send a box of eatables, let it be small and simple soft crackers, doughnuts and cheese. Still we live well, but I knew you would be thinking of such things. Also add some pickles. I must quit, for I right in the sun. Accept love bountifully, and write soon, and tell your adventures. Ever Your Jerome [Marginal notes] [Page 1] Have written Foster and Joseph. [Page 4] Had boiled tongue and Hard bread this morning. 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Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Letter #10 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Washington D.C. Allie Jerome Peirce Washington D.C. https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/f12a37e7d65975477fa1737119dbe8f5.jpg 530508652b7f05a4d57fda9728a58fe6 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/10598081a9d27e753631d42c1da8dd0f.jpg 668bd8e391e1d8419d3552c02d84f233 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1862 Letter Archive Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Charlestown, Sunday Sept. 7th 1862. My Dear Sister, It is Sunday noon and I have just taken dinner and stolen away to my room to talk with your dear self. Have been to Sunday School and church. Oh if you could have heard Dr Ellis it would have done your soul good. His text was “The summer is ended and we are not saved” Jerh. 8th 20th. Reference to our Country, and though not saved he says we are not lost and must not dispair [sic]. I never saw him so much affected. Some of the time he could hardly speak. Last night I sent Mrs. E. a little note of welcome home as she is my teacher, and mentioned in it that three of our home circle had left for the war, and to-day when Dr E. prayed so fervently for those who had gone and those left behind I knew a part of it was for us. After church he said “Miss Jaquith, how do you do,” and pressed my hand so kindly. Miss E. also had a long chat with me and talked so kindly about those gone. Oh how much I have to say, and how earnestly I am thinking of you all. And, Hattie, you must comfort each other. I have [?] so much upon seeing Will all the week, oh, was I not seurprised [sic]! But how pleasant for Frank. I know, dear one, it looks sad and lonely to you everywhere, but there is One who never forsakes us. Will he not seem very near now? How I do wish I could visit the Camp[.] it does seem as though I must see Will and Frank once more. Did you know Benj. B. Edmands is in the same regiment with Jerome. Last night called at Capt Bradshaw’s[,] Miss Stetson and Mary Wyman. Everybody has so many kind inquiries for you. Oh how pleasant to have so many friends. About eleven o’clk, last night, a fire broke out just opposite and such a time in the streets, all the engines out and a collection. It did not prove serious but I got up and dressed me. How is our dear Lu-lu. Oh, I would love to be with you all so much, but it is best that we should be separated so let us be cheerful. How is Mother? How hard it must be for her to do so much, but hope she is not getting sick. And Father too, how lonely he will feel. But you must all take care of each other. Mary must give my love to Jennie and[?] hopes soon to hear good tidings of all absent ones. Your loving Sister Abbie. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter / Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Abbie to Dear Sister (Probably Allie), September 7, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Abbie Dear Sister (Probably Allie) Charlestown, MA. 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Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Letter #9 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Charlestown, MA. 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Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Thursday 4 Sept. At Sea. On board Steamer “Merrimac” My dearest Allie, For a few moments I will try and say a word to you. Am sitting on the quarter deck with Alonzo R. We have had most lovely weather, a calm sea, and but for the crowd should enjoy much. about 2300 on board. two regiments Was sick but very little yesterday A.M. and have been well since. Left Boston at 5 A.M. Wedns. passed “Gay Head” at 9 P.M. Are now running down the Coast of Delaware. Expect to reach Old Point Comfort Va. tomorrow morning. It is almost noon, have been on guard duty this morning, and have access to the Quarter deck, where the Phalanx boys are amusing the officers with singing, Speeches &c. Lieut Brigham is now reading part of a speech delivered in Congress sometime since, while the decks are filled with soldiers. I need not say how much I have thought of you since I left and wish I could give you an idea of the scene on the way before we left Boston. Saw Foster[,] Haynes & Marsh and many of the Charlestown friends[.] we were nine hours in our knapsack[s] before we got on board, Tues night, but I have born[e] it well, and am feeling very well, and it is the most glorious sight, where “sky and water meet,” no land in sight. Will note down items as they occur, but it will be but a disjointed affair[.] we are so crowded. The pictures I sent you you can get copied. It was so dark that the “Saloon” man at Camp Wool made sad work. He would have copied them, but there was no time. The boys are all well, and there has been scarcely anything to disturb the pleasure of the voyage. Fri morn, 9 Oclk. Off the Coast of Virginia. Fine weather still, and no accident. Hope to be on shore tomorrow Guard duty closed this morn. at 5 A.M. All went smoothly. Pleasant chat with a Sergeant of the Maine Reg. [20th Maine Infantry] A fine set of men—over two thousand crowded together and amid all sorts of inconveniences not a word of ill humor. Retired to the main deck, impossible to write owing to crowd on upper deck. Weather growing very warm, clothes a burden, but nights beautiful. Slept two last nights on upper deck, very comfortable, bright morn. There is something dreamy and grand in the ocean in a calm, and with more room would be delightful exceedingly. But how do all the dear ones at home? What a contrast to our homes and this scene! But such is our lot. God grant us the fortitude to endure to the end. Surely the Soldier must “learn to labour and to wait.” Here are six around me writing, two reading their Testaments. By the way, made bold to speak with Mr Caufield, the chaplain of our Reg. yesterday. A very pleasant man, but grave and quiet. has evidently made a great change in his situation. Among the more noted men aboard is Col [Adelbert] Ames of the Maine Reg. very young but a soldier every inch. A “West Pointer.” Commanded a Battery at Bull Run, where he was severely wounded, afterwards at Fair Oaks, which secured his Colonelcy. Saw him in the after cabin, instructing the officers in the sword exercises. The Leut Col [Joshua Chamberlain] also a splendid man, A Proffessor [sic] from Bowdoin College. But the most noteworthy feature is the exceedingly patient and kindly spirit among all on board, and “Peace Societies” might receive a lesson, and surely such men will do their part when fighting comes. 1 1/2 Oclock P M Approaching land, and all letters must be sent so I close. Love to all. All well. Cheaspeake [sic] Brig.[?] A kiss for Lulu, and Mother Jerome Peirce Direct letters to Washington 36 Reg. Co H. 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Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie, September 4, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie At Sea Onboard Steamer "Merrimac" Description An account of the resource From Jerome to Allie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jerome Peirce Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Jerome Peirce Collection, National Park Service Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available HIST 428 (Spring 2020), University of Mary Washington Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-04 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Donald Pfanz (Transcriber) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904). 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1862 Letter Archive Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Charlestown Aug 21st 1862 My dear Friend, It was with mingled feelings of joy and sorrow that I learned that you had decided to take up with the soldier’s life. I know the decision to do so, cost you many a bitter pang, leaving as you do wife, child and the numerous other friends with the great uncertainty as there must necessarily be of ever meeting them again on earth. Still you have done no more than duty requires of you, and why need we fear the result if actuated by high motives of right? My only sorrow for you is the fear that your health is not adequate to the undertaking. I will cast aside all these fears now; and commend you to the guardian care of that Power who “never slumbers or sleeps,” and who will be over you as well on the Battle field as in your own quiet home, if you only have faith and trust in Him. I know you well enough to be assured that you will do so, and that when moments of danger and anxiety are about you you will cast all your care upon your Saviour who careth for you ever. Our Country is in danger, and it is incumbent upon us all as Christians that we should do all we can to crush this terrible rebellion. God speed the right, and if in his all wise judgment we can obtain liberty for our people by a baptism of blood may we each and all be willing to do our part without repining. I am proud of many of my “Boys” who have gone to aid the cause, and I embrace this occasion to call you by that name, and to assure you, that my prayers and earnest petitions shall go up to the throne of grace for you as of old. Come back to us in health when you have done your work, but if it should be otherwise ordained may we meet in a better land. I send you a little memento from our Relief Society. I should be glad to hear from you. Yours with love and best wishes. Lucy J. Walker. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter / Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Lucy J. Walker to Jerome (My dear Friend), August 21, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Lucy J. Walker Jerome (My dear Friend) Charlestown, MA. Description An account of the resource From Lucy J. Walker to Jerome Peirce Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lucy J. 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Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Letter #7 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Charlestown, MA. Charlestown Jerome Peirce Lucy J. Walker MA. https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/b901be5304a0708bfbd172ae577521ed.jpg b76afb6b8b5fca2a451a5975fb5ab8f5 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/109b7142ab918adce5efa2445ffa0e88.jpg 7fd98a518e265af7037f9342a9c97d41 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/ff68f04c1e1afda60e8ce841d89dfc4a.jpg 6e2fe93e1dd989772822eea7bc1bcb81 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1862 Letter Archive Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document “Camp Wool” Sunday 17 Aug 1862 My very dear ones at home Henry M[?], Harrison G[,] Nelson Smith, and self are seated in a shady place against a barn, all writing home. It is a lovely day, and I have been wondering what my dear ones are doing at home. Wish we could look in upon you but that is impossible, so for a few lines. Received yours, also the one with the flannels for which all thanks. Foster Jos, Kate Ellen & Henry Peirce all here yesterday. F. and J. left for Boston P.M. with Kate. Ellen is still in town, so you see as have had some reminders of home. I can’t tell you much that will interest you. We are now in tents and have on overcoats so expect soon to be on guard duty. 20. in each tent. ours takes all the No. O. boys. As our company is not fully organized, we have not been very systematic but this week will bring us “into line”. Camp life is quite pleasant. The Gardner delegation contain some “queer” fellows, in short a whole band of the Etheopian Singers”, which affords much amusement evenings. The order—is—5 A.M. Roll Call, till 6 to do chores washing, cleaning premises &c. From 6 to 1/4 past 7. Drill, again at 10. till 11, same from 2 to 3. and 6 to 7. P.M. There are some other duties between so that the time will be occupied “some” Today have been writing, reading and “calling[.]” Passed a few moment[s] in Ranlett’s quarters. have become quite intimate with the Charlestown boys. The Camp is very quiet—few visitors. many gone out to church, J. H. among the rest. We have to wear our overcoats outside, on such an occasion. The 34 Reg left on the Fri P M and made a fine appearance. The 36th, to which we are attached will be a splendid one. Composed as it is of the finest material, from Northf[i]eld, Orange[,] Westminster, & Gardner. Capt Sawyer of Templeton, (formerly Capt Buffum’s Orderly Sergeant) a gentleman, every inch, and the Company will be “A No 1”. We occupy a street, leading directly to a little Elm Tree, and nearly in the middle of the Row. Have been in “tip top” condition, but had a little “turn” this morning, but am feeling much better, partly owing to the sun and cloth Cap. Joseph will be able to give you some idea of our life here. Foster was very Cordial, and says, “If you want anything send for it.” Shall write to him, direct occasionally. We have more or less Singing, and today bibles are plenty and indeed it seems like a good cause. And no, how do you all do? With Mary I suppose and I trust well and happy. You are never out of mind and hope to see you soon, and darling Lulu! Kiss her many times for Papa. I hope the present trial will not be without some good to her. Shall you bring her here? I wish you would but do what is best. I am Saving my furloughs ‘till you come. Recd. a bag from Martha needle books, yarn, and Lint, &c. and everybody are full of good “works and deeds.” Have written to the Haynes and Billerica today this being the third letter. So will close, my head being tired somewhat. Keep cheerful, and think of me as in a good cause, determined to do my best, and let me hear often. Love to all inquiring friends. The boys are all in good health and spirits As ever Yours entirely, Jerome P. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter / Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie (My very dear ones at home), August 17, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie (My very dear ones at home) Worcester, MA. Description An account of the resource From Jerome to Allie (My very dear ones at home) 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 1862-08-17 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). Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 10.5 X 7.5 - 1st Scan 10.5 X 7.5 - 2nd 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 #6 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Worcester, MA. Allie (My very dear ones at home) Camp Wool Jerome Peirce MA. Worcester https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/af02d1218ec56ed1b7ef43b4e83ee923.jpg 7f03d1dee8093b8c268fb2eef0343f68 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/7f3bc4b20bf72c33eacaa95736ea3a8c.jpg d48691a2f06b9c9aad999aee0966276a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1862 Letter Archive Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document “Camp Wool” Aug 15, 1862 My Dearest Wife My letters must be short if not sweet, as we are in all the stir of Camp Life, but still moving a little. Yesterday, we made out to get ordered into a Company, which we have every reason to think will be a “crack” Company, all sturdy fellows from Orange, Gardner, Westminster, and Northfield[.] Cap[t] Sawyer is the one to take command. The Co is full, and the Regiment will be very soon. There is nothing particularly new since my last, only the hosts are pouring in. The 34th will be likely to leave today, and we are to have their tents, so we shall be “at home.” Have had Edwd. Peirce for a visitor, who has been here in W. with his mother. Called on her at Hobb’s day before yesterday, and the H’s will also be very happy to see Ms Jerome P when she comes here, but you will go to Walker’s as I before mentioned. We are now in Company and shall have regular drills, so I can’t say but a word, at a time. we are all crowded in one tent (the Capts). Foster will be here I expect every day. Eddy Haynes is appointed Quartermaster Sergeant in the Regular Army, so he says. Now to finish, tell them the “boys” are in excellent spirits, and working in to Camp life finely, and are longing to be in Regimental order. Must close, as we are in a jam. So remember me to all. Write often. Direct to Camp Woll [sic: Wool], Capt Sawyer’s Co. As ever Yours Always Jerome P Tell the folks at B. to write and not wait for me, when we are in our own Mess and T[h]en I can be more constant. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter / Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie, August 15, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Worcester, 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 1862-08-15 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Donald Pfanz (Transcriber) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 10.5 X 7.5 - 1st Scan 10.5 X 7.5 - 2nd 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 #5 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Worcester, MA. 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). Allie Camp Wool Jerome Peirce MA. Worcester