22 10 273 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/51b7b3c91c3686a9ed512defdf4c033d.jpg ae14f9793812f72e47613675850e8863 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/e2253156f7ad3e813ab6ece739b44cdf.jpg c59923409dfdaebfadf1cc337f2f4b07 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/19e821d1257c0a849fbca9e3f2713e98.jpg 4340b5447860c00a088e17d0502160a7 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 Boston Nov. 18th 1862 Dear brother Jerome We recieved [sic] your very interesting and truly welcome letter of Oct. 30th yesterday, also the little sprigs you gathered on the march which I shall keep as precious mementoes of a loved soldier. I must also acknowledge the one you sent me dated Oct. 25th (Edward’s birth day)[.] perhaps you did not think of it when writing[.] it contained a few leaves from “pleasant Valley” which I preserve as treasures from you. Your letters give us all much joy and comfort, they have as much as two readings aloud. yesterday Foster brought it home, when he came to dinner. all the family were present but George who had some play to attend to (Edward dines with us Saturdays)[.] your letter was of course read by Ellen for the benifit [sic] of us all then at evening George learned that a letter had been received from Uncle Jerome and called for a second reading, which was readily granted, so you may imagine us all in our little back parlor listening again to your cherished missive. The snow storm which commenced in Va. has reached us[.] it commensed [sic] snowing friday morning, continued all day and night, then a rain set in, which has not ceased yet. it is a dark and gloomy day. Foster and his three sons have gone to Church[.] Ellen[,] Alice and myself keep house. Had it been pleasant yesterday we should have looked for Allie and Lulu[.] Joseph wrote that he was coming to Boston and they were to accompany him. I shall expect them as soon as it is pleasant weather. Shall keep them as long as we can, but do not expect Allie[.] we’ll feel like making a long stay on account of Lulu[.] I think she will want to get settled before winter “sets in.” Jerome I am perfectly astonished to know how well the soldiers all bear the long severe marches. it does seem as if poor human nature, would “give out,” but it only proves, that we know not how much we can bear till we have the trial, and the “old addage [sic], every bark is fitted to its own burden”, and above all, that “we have strength given us according to our day.” We begin to fear you have to continue on to Richmond before anything decisive is done. and McClen is removed and for what? –I suppose we have yet to learn but for all everything moves so unfavorable for us, I am full in the faith that we shall come out a purified nation but never in my opinion with the “Union as it was” nor do I believe the People want it, but I know there is a Party that does want it. shame on the North for their political division. The wider this line of strife the greater sacrifice of life and blood. But it is very foolish for me to be talking politics for I know nothing about it. All the sympathies of my heart go for the self[-]sacrificing soldier who deprives himself of every comfort and luxury to fight our battles for us while we stay at home enjoying life in some degree though not as before our hearts weere [sic] divided betwe[e]n home and war. I have just been interrupted by family duties dear brother, so now after the lapse of two hours, I will try to finish my letter to you. Our friends are all well so far as I know. Mother and Lucy are well[.] L. was in last week, always trying to do good for som[e]body, interested in every body. Would she not be a good nurse for our hospatals [sic] think you? I thank you dear J. for writing us[.] hope you will do so as often as possible though I know you have a multitude of friends who feel just as desirous of hearing from you as we do, and as you are marching I know you will have less time, but be sure a word from you will always be hailed with joy by us all. Now dear brother may you be blessed with health and strength in your onward march and however the “tide turns” I am sure you will have the happy consciousness of having performed your duty well. Remember me in much kindness to Joseph Henry[.] tell him we all do feel a deep interest in him. it would add much to our pleasure if he would find time to write us. Ever your loving sister Kate 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 Sister Kate [Jerome's niece. Daugther of Jerome's Brother Joseph] to Jerome, November 18, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Sister Kate Peirce, Jerome Boston, MA. Description An account of the resource From Sister Kate to Jerome Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sister Kate Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Jerome Peirce Collection, National Park Service Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available HIST 428 (Spring 2020), University of Mary Washington Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-18 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 5.15 X 2.77 - 1st Scan 5.02 X 7.94 - 2nd Scan 5.02 X 7.94 - 3rd Scan jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Letter #35 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. Boston Jerome Peirce MA. Sister Kate https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/af266cf3c63cece081ef6f321bf713ae.jpg 607a5e103c48389074ecc65ec2fae414 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/9081d04901b347e8a72d5ad66ba6f71a.jpg 979ec2e81587b22a8f7ddd684607916d 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 LETTER TRANSCRIPTION Mar 27, 1892 Billerica Sun [???] Dear Albinia, Yours received yesterday, wish we could step in and talk awhile. Abbie has a cold, not well enough to go to church. We sent for M.E. to come down this noon with J and F, she did not, but sent word that she could not go to W. with you. I am sorry, but hope it will be alright with you, and that you will have a nice time. Alice R. had written M.E. that she was going with you. Hope Lu’s [Lulu’s] cold is better and that both of you will gain strength! Shall think of you every day, hope I shall know which day you go to cemetery. Annie seems to be gaining slowly, sat up a little while yesterday for the first time. Ethel here a part of every day. She is very good. I thank you very much for the wool. When it came, my neck had not troubled me for some days, so I laid it away upstairs in [a] drawer, to have it in time of need. So, when we read the letter yesterday, Ethel and I went and got it and opened it. It was fun for her to think I put it away and did not know that there was something for her and Anna. I think it is very funny about you knowing about Mr. Walker. I knew that Dr. W. had a son, Edward, but did not know he was living. Hope you will call upon him without delay. Give my regards to him. Tell him I am the only own cousin of his Father that is living. I used to enjoy seeing his Mother when I was in Charlestown. Wonder if he remembers his Grandfather. Love to Mrs. Allen. I think she is getting an early start in house cleaning. I envy her. I feel quite discouraged when I think of ours for Mrs. S. is up so much nights that she is too tired to work long at a time. Mary E sent us Alice R’s letter to read. She said circumstances over which she had no control prevented an earlier decision. Sorry Mary E is not going. A postal from Hall’s this morn, been busy dressmaker all the week. Frank‘s finger is better. Love to all Mother Mother has written all that is new. I have kept quiet within doors so have nothing of interest. My cold will soon wear off but it has made me very lazy. I pity Lu [Lucy] to have to teach when it hurts one so to talk with a cold. Ethel was delighted with her bright money. She is such a good little girl when here and they say Anna is at home but together they do not harmonize so well. As they grow older they will more. I send the spoon with this. Cousin been in. Frank has a cold but wearing off. My daphne has a cluster of blossoms, very sweet. 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 Mother and probably Abbie to Allie, March 27, 1892 Subject The topic of the resource Mother Abbie Allie Billerica, MA. Description An account of the resource From Mother and probably Abbie to Allie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mother and probably Abbie 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 1892-03-27 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Paul and Louise Marahrens (Transcribers) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904). Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 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 #250 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Billerica, MA. Abbie Allie Billerica MA. Mother https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/8cfad0081056886acb90e64514d49f3b.jpg a207f02bb39fad48f95c9960f7712c6f https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/2f9a04777739106ebdb7b4ba8304eae9.jpg 52c11910c54fe8bbeddfbce773b41b2b 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 On the March for Fredericksburg Tuesday noon 18 Nov 1862. Bro Joseph, Will just say a word. We have been on the march for F. for four days in succession, and going from eight to eighteen miles a day, and of Course I am fatigued and feel little like writing, but will just let you know that I am alive, keep up, in excellent health, only limbs and joints tired from Constant marching, and anyone has to learn what ‘tis to walk who has not Carried a knapsack. I carry about 60 lbs. all told and not unfrequently have to “double quick” it right up places as bad as from the village up town, in O--! So you may judge whether we get tired and whether I am any stronger than when I left home. But a good Camp fire, hot Coffee and sleep makes all right[.] We are a host, moving about 20,000 strong and that’s only a small portion of the whole, so we hope to be at home[,] business all done, ere long. We are on forced marches, and you must hope for the best and not expect long letters. Saw J.H a moment last eve. I sweat the letter today but think you can make it out. He will rejoin the Reg. soon I think. Kind remembrances to all friends, and thanks for letters and papers. Direct as usual, and believe me as ever your Bro 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 Brother Joseph, November 18, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Brother Joseph On the march for Fredericksburg, VA. Description An account of the resource From Jerome to Brother Joseph Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jerome Peirce Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Jerome Peirce Collection, National Park Service Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available HIST 428 (Spring 2020), University of Mary Washington Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-18 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 7 X 8.75 - 1st Scan 7 X 8.75 - 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 #36 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Fredericksburg, VA. Fredericksburg Jerome Peirce Joseph Peirce VA. https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/7442882f5ff3c114f3bc6481b7b13164.jpg 5d6c8c08d82db885d5b7761cf7b2086f https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/a790ae521cb1f76038e1d153a12003c8.jpg 70a63e63f93bfa8e47b043f8fac0eec2 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 LETTER TRANSCRIPTION Sunday A.M. My Dear Albinia, Abbie has just gone over to Joseph’s, to ride up to church. Frank does not go. Mr. Hussey preaches today, came to Jos[eph] last night, should like it much if you could come in. Do want so much to see your dear face. Am very thankful that so far you have got along so well. Hope to see Lucy soon and hear particulars. What a dear good child she is! Abbie expects to see you this week. Lucy Fletcher came Wed[nesday] morning and left yesterday in first train. Wished much love and sympathy to you. The little girls talk much about you. I know you will excuse my not writing more. Love and the best of wishes from Mother Many thanks for my present. Billerica, [Massachusetts] Dec 30, 1894 Dear Bena [Albinia], It is after dinner and I have had my nap. Frank wanted me to go to church but it was very cold coming home. Both Ethel and Anna went as Mr. Hussey was to be there. Next Sunday the new minister comes. There has been some renovation in the parsonage. Mr. Hussey is spending the time at Joseph’s. He speaks of Mattie as about the same. The congregation was not very large. The sleighing is good except a heavy crust makes it bad about turning out. If I can arrange with Mrs. Stuart to come for over night sometime this week I should like to come in and call on you. If I cannot this week and all is well I will try next week. Ethel and Anna are interested in my coming. Ethel says she could stay with Grandma. She does not know about making the fire but she could get the breakfast. Anna says she could make the bread. They came plodding over in all the snow yesterday for me to show them about making some clothing for their dolls. Ethel has named hers Lucy Walker for Grandma, and Anna hers, Frances Farley, being the nearest for Frank. The wedding of John Shepherd and Mrs. Griffin which took place at their cottage on Wed[nesday] last was quite an affair. It was said only the “Quality” were invited. J. B. Holder and wife sent a silver cake basket, Nelson Parker silver butter dish, Mrs. Paul Hill silver forks, some Chelmsford people silver pie knife, J. and Annie some spoons, Genie dessert spoons, Mrs. Fred Parker an elegant china salad dish, Mrs. Henry Hill a salad dish. I gave a little glass dish. There were many towels. Mary McElliott a tablecloth, etc. etc. There were refreshments, rolls, turkey, ham, cake, wedding cake, ice cream. Mary Eliza was at church today. Many persons inquire for you. Mother seemed to enjoy Lucy’s visit very much. They talked fast. She told us that Mattie Fosdick has had an operation and exactly like yours but higher up I guess. It was done at their home, a Boston surgeon and a trained nurse. They think now she will get well. I think I have told all the news. Now I will turn to you hoping you are gaining well and that Lu is keeping free from colds. When she comes she will tell us about her and your Christmas and see what ours were. I have had so many letters to write that I have not had to time to enumerate. Now I must write to Frances. She sent mother a lovely china plate with a picture of Woburn Library on it and it was all broken in the mail. I often wonder what your diet is and all the particulars of your hospital life. Sometime you can tell it all over. May the new year be happy to you and Lu. Love from sister, Abby Jaquith May Knowles is getting along finely now. Lu’s letters have been received, business will be attended to. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE (Josef Rokus) Although the first letter not dated, it was almost definitely written on the same date as the second letter, i.e., December 30, 1894. That date fell on a Sunday that year, which agrees with the day of the week indicated in the first letter. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Mother and Abby (Abbie) Jaquith to Allie, December 30, 1894 Subject The topic of the resource Mother Jaquith Abbie Allie Billerica, MA. Description An account of the resource From Mother and Abby (Abbie) Jaquith to Allie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mother and Abby (Abbie) Jaquith 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 1894-12-30 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 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 Chesapeake Bay P.M. 23rd, Mch/63 My ever dear Allie, Nothing particularly new to write but I know how eagerly you will look for some account of each step in my wanderings. Well, yesterday P.M. as expected orders came to break camp and march and so after waiting at the landing for some little time before dark we went on board the “Kennebec” steamer for Baltimore. Left at an early hour this morning and after a few moments waiting at the fortress steamed up and have had a very pleasant passage. It is about 4 o’clock and we expect to reach B. [Baltimore] before daylight but will not land till after. Expect to encamp between Fort McHenry and B [Baltimore] city. Capt. Sawyer is “officer of the day” whose duty it is to see that all is orderly on board. We have half of the 36th and portions of the 43rd and 100th Penn Regts. on board. The rest are on board the “Mary Washington” who is a faster boat and left us some time [earlier] this morn. Co. B. is on board of her so I miss some of my usual companions. Time passes very pleasantly. Have read some and played euchre and studied the geography of the bay. I never can admire it too much and as I write. Its deep blue looks lovely in the extreme. The Maryland shore on the right is far off while the left, Va., is much nearer and plainer to the view, while numerous craft in and outward bound removes the lovely appearance. Men are about decks writing up their letters, diaries, etc. I need not say how good it seems to be heading north and I fondly hope we shall remain in the vicinity. The story has been that we are going ‘west’ but the strong suspicion is that we will not get far that way. Altho ‘tis possible. We may surprise some of the northern people by and by. I will not now relate all I suspect about it. The “Kennebec” is an old acquaintance of mine for many a time I have seen her leave Boston for Portland and Bangor. Slept on deck with J.H. where I now [am] writing sitting on my knapsack. You did not mention how long you would remain in and around Boston but I suppose you will return to B. [Billerica] I mailed a letter yesterday to you. You had better send your letters to Washington and perhaps they will stop at B. [Baltimore.] At any rate I shall get them. Hope a mail will meet us there for when we are moving it seems particularly pleasant to get letters from home. Am in good health and spirits and feel quite pleased that I am going to B. [Baltimore] as I desired much to visit it. Still, we may not get a chance to go to the city but enough for historical lesson. Ben Edmands’ wife has gone to Wheeling Va. as a sort of governess and companion in a pleasant family and it is pleasant for both as she was ambitious to do something. What a deserving race these little wives are! Must leave a chance for a word if the letters are not called for till morning. Tell me all about your visit to B. [Boston]. Received a letter on Sat. Tuesday morn. All right at Baltimore. Going ashore soon. All well. As ever, your Jerome TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES (Ben Raterman and Josef Rokus) NOTE 1: The following information from the Unit History describes where the 36th Massachusetts Regiment was located in March of 1863. On February 10, 1863, the regiment moved to Newport News, Virginia, where it remained in camp until March 22, 1863. From March 23 until March 29, 1863, the men of the 36th went by steamer to Baltimore and then by train freight cars, outfitted with rough board seats, to Parkersburg, West Virginia, and then again by steamer to Cincinnati, Ohio, and on to Lexington, Kentucky. They remained there, except for a short assignment back to Cincinnati to deal with possible riots during an election. Those riots never materialized. NOTE 2: The USS Kennebec was a Unadilla-class gunboat built for the U.S. Navy following the outbreak of the Civil War and was named for the Kennebec River. Kennebec was launched on October 5, 1861, in Thomaston, Maine and was commissioned at the Boston Navy Yard on February 8,1862. She was decommissioned on August 9, 1865. No information on a Union ship named Mary Washington could be found, and no ship by that name appears on a list of Union vessels in use during the Civil War. NOTE 3: Captain Christopher Sawyer enlisted as a Captain at age 28 from Templeton, Massachusetts, on August 22, 1862, and he commanded Company H of the 36th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, the company that Jerome was assigned to. Sawyer was discharged on account of disability on February 19, 1864. NOTE 4: Benjamin B. Edmands enlisted as a Private at age 27 from Brookline, Massachusetts, and he was subsequently promoted to Corporal. On January 20, 1864, he was discharged for promotion as a Lieutenant in the 54th Massachusetts Regiment of Volunteers. 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, March 23, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Chesapeake Bay, VA. Description An account of the resource From Jerome to Allie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jerome Peirce Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Jerome Peirce Collection, National Park Service Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available HIST 428 (Spring 2020), University of Mary Washington Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-03-23 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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Text Any textual data included in the document Near Fred[e]ricksburg, 18 Nov 1862 My dear Wife, Just a single word tonight for for [sic] but a few moments remain. I believe I wrote from “Near the Rappahannock,” (with the last spelt wrong). Well for four days we’ve been “marching along”, for Fredericksburg, and of Course was exceedingly happy to halt quite unexpectedly a little before noon today in a lovely place—woods, and rolling fields—with Gen Burnside’s Quarters in front and Centre, on a knoll, like the platform in our halls. There is a grand sight here now. Sumner’s [(]late Burnside’s who is now commander in Chief) whole Corps lies hereby mostly in sight, some Twenty-Thousand, and as we left Warrenton Station day before yesterday P.M. it was a grand sight to see them moving over the fields, roads, thro’ the woods, and at every path. it looked like work. Marched about twelve miles a day, (and eighteen, day before yesterday,) besides a smart walk on Sat. This morn the Reivelle [sic] sounded at 3 Oclk, & we were off at half past 5. expecting to go to F. (20 miles), but went into Camp here as mention[e]d[.] the Cause of the Pause, as far as we can deime [determine?], is that Gen Sigel is ahead of us, and is master of F. I am more and more Convinced that the work will be short and sharp. We are the Right Wing, under Sumner. Expect to march in the morn. Of course we were all tired, and my limbs ached, but have bathed and rubbed up my feet and feel all right again, and rejoiced at the prospect. “They Say,” McClennan [sic] is a failure, and that now something will be come. Well be it so, if so, which I am Compelled to believe, tho’ very unwilling. Have just had a nice Cup of the tea you sent me and ‘twas nice. the boys are all in good spirits, and ready for the work, and I hope to see you in some less than three yrs! My last letter from “near the Rappahannock &c” was the famous “White Sulpher [sic] Springs,[“] a famous Southern resort in the summer, a splendid place once—grand buildings, park, bathing and other buildings. Visited it shortly after I mailed the letter and got one or two relics, pieces of marble from a broken Statue and button balls, or Sycamore as it is called. ‘Twas destroyed in the retreat of our Army last year, for the “rebs” made it a resort of Sharpshooters, so Sigel or Pope shelled it, and it is a fearful Comment on the effects of war. Will tell you more I trust sometime. We have marched over much of the battle ground of last year, and the whole Country is a mark of war. Neglected farms, ruined buildings, absence of men, children, old men and women, only at home. Altho’ “Secesh” they treat us quite civil[l]y, and wish and [sic] end of the war. ‘Tis almost dark, and must close. Have written to Foster & friends—also a short note to Joseph to go with a letter of J.H.’s. He is expecting to return to the Reg, being tired of teaming. I presume I forget little items, questions, but pardon, as I write in a hurry, in [sic: and] in Confusion. (Have a nice straw bed tonight, and in tent with five others[.]) Adieu with a thousand loves, for yourself and friends from Your Jerome Direct as before—9nth A.C. As you say about the picture of Lulu &c Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter / Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie, November 18, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Near Fredericksburg, VA. 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Text Any textual data included in the document “Baltimore & Ohio Rail Road” Near Cumberland Mch 25th 1863 Dear Allie Mine, I have been taking notes since we left Newport News. All uncertainty is passed and we are indeed “Westward Ho” probably for Tennessee. Of course it seems hard to be sent so far from home but it may, and doubtless is, “all for the best.” We color guard are in one car, iron, and have plenty of room, seats of rough boards. Rations of soft bread and coffee with cooked pork have been issued, so all goes well. I feel much better as I get away from the sea coast and shall be in excellent health. In the confusion and din of travel, I cannot write a letter but I know how anxious you’ll be to hear from me so shall mail it at every chance. We are passing through the grandest scenery along the ‘Potomac’ and the mountains. I opened my testament this A.M. and in Psalms I saw “Thy testimonies are wonderful”! And surely they are in these rivers and summits. Frank Crafts is writing home at every stop for wood and water. I received your last at NN [Newport News] on Sunday and when I shall hear from you I cannot tell but it will be forwarded. Of course we could see nothing of Baltimore as we were not permitted to go over the river but got a “general view” as we came out. It is larger than Boston and famous for towers and steeples. We expect to boat it from somewhere near or at Parkersburg, down the Ohio to Louisville, Ky. A chance to mail at Cumberland. Jerome TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES (Josef Rokus) NOTE 1: Frank G. Crafts enlisted as a Corporal at age 24 from Charlestown, Massachusetts, on July 24, 1862. He was transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps (V.R.C.) on May 31, 1864. 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Text Any textual data included in the document Near Fredericksburg Va 22d Nov. 1862 My dear Allie, As an old friend of mine Mr. Benj. Y. Peppy of “M.L.A.” memory is here on a visit, I send a few lines to you, as they may reach you earlier than they otherwise would. I wrote you at the last camp about eight miles back and have but little news, but I improve every opportunity to send you a line. We had a hard march to this place, in the rain, somewhat, and the wind is bad. The rain Continued for three days, at intervals, so that our Camp is at present an inhospitable looking place, the mud being almost ankle-deep and it sticks like a brother, but this morning it is trying to clear off, and drying up some, and with the aid of good fires, we get along after a fashion. The mail came last eve, and no letter from home for the first time, but I heard thro’ J.H’s from his mother that you were safely at Concord &c, and I trust you are safely at home and all well. I suppose the letters, mittens &c will Come by and by, for we have been making some rapid marches for five days in succession which were hard on men and animals. I came thro’ all right, as usual only more exhausted, but shall rest up soon. Am well, and a good appetite. Got a letter from Frank[.] He was well but hard at word, I should judge. I do hope we shall meet somewhere about Richmond. Of the future we can tell little. We expected work when we came here, but only a few shell have been thrown at a rebel train of Cars. we are between two and three miles N.E. of the City on elevated ground, a pleasant spot in good weather. We may guard the City, by and by. The rebs hold it as yet. a bridge is to be built before we can do much. Some think they will leave without a fight, and so on to R. Some of the officers still believe there will be no hard fighting. It looks as tho’ we should hem them in, and some terms will be agreed upon which will lead to peace &c &c &c. The papers at home give you as correct an idea as we can come at here. McClellan is removed, which I presume is all right, altho’ I have been as much in his favor as anyone, but I believe the President is the best man we have and should be sustained without qualification, and I hear that Gen Burnside is a stirring man, and has always won. Such are my Army impressions, and a majority here feel the same. The rains will raise the rivers so our Gun boats can work. Shall try and send home a little box that I saved for Lulu and a few trinkets, if I can. will add a note. if not you will know it Could not Come. Shall send it to Foster[.] Jos H. is back here, and he and I tent together, two only of us, which I like best. We are living well. My ink is almost out so I write with pencil. Please send me a few pins as I am out and they are very useful—good sized ones. My paper got wet in my knapsack. 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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 Lexington, Ky Sunday P.M. Mch [March] 29th 1863 My dearest wife, In glorious old Kentucky! A beautiful sunny Sabbath and have just got our temporary tents pitched and have just taken a little cold lunch and the next just moment I will send a token to you. I can hardly express my feelings as I attempt to write you! After just one week of continual excitement and change of scene through the vast and varied scenery of our magnificent country! I have sent you accounts from Baltimore, Cumberland, Md, and Cincinnati. Arrived at the latter city at 7 o’clk P.M. on Friday. Remained on board till yesterday morning when we crossed the river to Covington, Ky., a fine city of some ten thousand inhabitants and waited all day till 5 o’clk P.M. when [we] took [railroad] cars to this place. Arrived about daylight, or before, managed to get a little sleep in the cars (cattle cars with rough seats) and the first object that met my gaze from the right hind door was the Clay Monument, a splendid shaft, 132 ft. high, to Henry Clay. And it seemed we were but a few rods from the cemetery and a mile from Main St. Washed up at a spring near by and visited the monument and the cemetery. Cannot describe the settings now in full. Remained at the cars till about 12 No [Noon] when we marched over here a few rods on a beautiful spot and very much like the College grounds at Cambridge, not so artistic, but equally pleasant, fine large trees, grass as green almost as are found. Fine old mansions all about us, the city in view, one old tower like the old church at old Cambridge, and indeed it looks very much like it, every way. So you may judge we are pleasantly located as we are more so than ever before. Of the future, it is said we are to remain here for the present on the defensive, a fixed camp here, but ready at any moment to check raids and enable Gen. Rosecrans to keep his whole force unbroken. There is a grand old Union stock here and we are well received, and with some surprise so far from home, etc. We are about 72 hours from Boston by rail and can get our mail almost as soon as in Virginia. Have received none since a week ago last eve. And you must know I desire much [to] hear from you. Have been very well on the passage and feel better still. It is cool and Marchy here but the country looks forward here and there are fine gardens all about us. Citizens and ladies are already calling on us and when we get our tents “stockaded” or raised as at Falmouth, we shall be fixed very pleasantly. The people here take a very cheering view of affairs and predict an early end to the war. This section is the only country left where they can make raids stealing various stores for the Army and with Gen. Burnside and the troops in the larger cities no doubt exists but what we can protect it and thus destroy the last hope of the Rebels. Church services in the Penn. regiment this morning and enjoyed them much. Prayer by Mr. Brown, the chaplain, and the Lieut. Col. with singing and remarks appropriate to the occasion made a very interesting occasion. Then Ben E. strolled awhile together, talking over home, associations of the spot and Burns, the poet! To think I am under the shadow almost of Clay’s Monument! You must look at the maps and follow me better than I can describe. Of course, we lost sight of much fine country in riding in the night but ‘tis very lovely here. Will write friends as fast as I can find time, but shall be very busy for some days. Am grateful for being so safety but so far from home and trust all’s for the best and may this find you all in health and cheer. Love to all and as ever your loving husband, Jerome The chaplain and I are getting more acquainted. He has a copy of Shakespeare like mine. At Cincinnati. P.S. Sent you quite a letter from Cin. [Cincinnati] and with some little pieces for Lulu. Kiss her for me and tell her Papie never forgets Mama and little Lulu and looks at her little picture often. J. H. is well and visiting here. TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES NOTE 1: Henry Clay (1777 – 1852) was an American lawyer, planter, and statesman who represented Kentucky in both the United States Senate and House of Representatives. Clay helped elect John Quincy Adams as president, and Adams subsequently appointed Clay as Secretary of State. Clay served four separate terms in the Senate, and he ran for the presidency in 1824, 1832 and 1844, and unsuccessfully sought his party's nomination in 1840 and 1848. In addition, he created the Whig Party. Clay died on June 29, 1852, in Washington, D.C., at the age of 75. He was the first person to be lain in state in the United States Capitol rotunda. He was buried in the Lexington, Kentucky, Cemetery. The Henry Clay Monument, shown below, was erected at the cemetery in 1857 and consists of a 120-foot tall Corinthian column surmounted by a statue of Clay. The remains of Clay and his wife Lucretia rest in two marble sarcophagi on the floor of a vaulted chamber at the base of the monument. Clay’s estate, known as Ashland, is also located in Lexington and is now open to the public. NOTE 2: William S. Rosecrans (1819 - 1898) was an American inventor, coal-oil company executive, diplomat, politician, and U.S. Army officer. He gained fame for his role as a Union general during the Civil War. He was the victor at prominent Western Theater battles, but his military career was effectively ended following his disastrous defeat at the Battle of Chickamauga on September 19 -29, 1863. He was subsequently reassigned to command the Department of Missouri. Rosecrans was briefly considered as a vice presidential running mate for Abraham Lincoln in 1864. After the war, he served in diplomatic and appointed political positions and in 1880 was elected to Congress, representing California. NOTE 3: The “J. H.” that Jerome referred to in this letter was Joseph H. Peirce. He enlisted as a Private in Orange, Mass., on August 4, 1862, at age 18. Jerome also enlisted in Orange on the same date, but as a corporal. Jerome was 31 years old at the time. According to the Unit History, Joseph H. Peirce was taken Prisoner of War at Pegram Farm, Virginia, on September 30, 1864, (See Letter No. 227) and he was later exchanged. He was discharged on June 21, 1865. Joseph H. Peirce was the son of Joseph Peirce, one of Jerome’s brothers, and was, therefore, Jerome’s nephew. 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, March 29, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Lexington, KY. 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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 Fredericksburg 24th Nov 1862 My ever dear Wife & Little one, Sitting here in the warm sunshine, tho’ the air is Novemberish, my thoughts seek the page, and I commence something. No news, for we are still inactive a short distance from the City with nothing but rumors of camp to stir us. waiting, waiting for something, which only the head ones understand. We are having fine Nov weather, the mud from the late rains quite dry and the Camp Comfortable. It is P.M. J.H. is rea[d]ing Oct no[.] of the Atlantic. I have just laid down the Nov No of the same, which I thank you for. (I am supposing you will receive a letter by friend Peppey of “Mishawum[?]” memory, and a little box for Lulu, sometime.) No mail yet[.] am hoping for one before I close this for desire so much to hear from you all and love to think of you all at the old home enjoying the fruits and plenty of Autumn with our darling Lulu running about the large spaces, entries &c. with loving hands to guide her in all that loving and right. And then Thanksgiving Cometh! Our Chaplain spoke entirely upon that subject on Sabbath day. Read the Gov’s Proclamation with word special to the army, a goodly word too, and one appreciated it. And how many would gladly be at the circle his year, which cannot, and perchance will not again forever, but all’s for the best if such be our fate. As I grow older, I [?] more and more upon the festival days of home—Christmas and Thanksgiving[.] Have been resting up for several days, (Since last Wednesday) and no indications of moving. So I am as well as ever. Have not felt like roving about so cannot tell you “incidents.” We get rations[,] fix our arms &c.[,] answer roll Call &c.[,] and read a little, have some distance for wood and water, and this keeps us pretty busy. A pleasant Country. Fredericks’g lies in a valley, near the river, land elevated about. Our Co went on picket, one day. I did not go, as my position on the Color guard excuses me. They have long Confabs with Rebel pickets. some are gentlemanly, others low and insulting—brag a good deal. The fine weather is passing and I hope something will be done to fo[r]ward matters. They are preparing to cross the bridge, or rather are building the bridge and I presume we shall be ordered over the river ere long and it is doubted whether they will make a fight here. We are so full of rumors and silly questions about which none but the officers in Command know, a thing that I think little of it, but wait, and dwell upon other things, try to be patient, and hope for a better future, and at times, hardly remember that I am a soldier, but only away for a season, on business, soon to be united with the dear ones at home. My eyes are rather tired. the camp fires cause them to be sensitive somewhat, and I’ve been reading. Will finish Anon. Tues A.M. 25th It is now about 10 Oclk. and I return to you once more. Your letter of the 16nth and a “Fre[e]man” from Mary were recd last eve, as I was chatting over the Camp fire. And how quickly we got up a little blaze that we (J.H. & I for he recd. one from Sarah Fay) might read them. I mentioned that I got no letter from you the mail a day or two before, and Could you feel, as I know you do, what a blank it is to get no letter from you, you would not think the harsh experience of life here was lessening the ties of family affection. Oh no--a few days pause in Camp, where we have little to do, sets the feelings and thoughts in their right sphere, if they ever wander. I cannot tell you and I suppose I have mentioned it many times, how fondly I think of you, and little Lulu, as being nestled down in the dear old spot, and I trust that time, and the future will fully repay for all the kind attention, and care which may be bestowed upon you. I find, that instead of the life here, developing any desire for a stirring out-door life, it rather causes me to cling to the dear quiet hours ago, and hope to once again be by you at the dear old fireside, and when duty is done, if a kind Providence permits, I shall turn and eager[ly] step homeward, where I would gladly pass the remainder of life. I have mentioned in a former letter the change of Commanders in the army. I think it is all right, and altho’ we are lying here apparently idle, I am fully Confident that there are great movements on foot, for a greater part of the Army that were here a few days since, are quietly moved away to some other point, and it would not be surprising to hear of a dash at any moment which will mean a great deal. I hesitate to write of what’s going on here, for all anyone knows is only guess work, for a profound quiet and secrecy is actually the case. Many write home “news” but I have seen enough to know that most all that is written, is only the “Camp Yarns,” and are of no account whatever. We don’t even know the Corps Commander at times. I suppose, Sumner and Hooker are two of the principal, and former is of the 9nth as far as I can find out, and Burnside is everywhere, for he is in his saddle most of the time, with a large body guard, and will Come dashing up as we are marching, and soon, we hear of him miles away. You spoke of a skirmish. We have seen nothing only the firing at the time we stopped at “White Sulphur Springs.” a few shots were fired at some rebs who tried to destroy our provision train, but we had no hand in it, and an action looks today as far off as ever. It is all secret and mysterious. You can ask questions, but answers are to to [sic] be looked for, not heard. I was quite interested in your ride to Sewell[?], your bonnet &c. Should think it might be quite pretty, quite military certainly, and I hope you both will have health to enjoy it. Also that you have written the Johnson’s at O. I desire you will remember them, and remember me to the friends always, for I shall think of many faces, and incidents, of the old place with great pleasure. Of our Camp here, the tents are unusually crowded, and it is not so cheerful as at some places, and this has much to do with one’s feelings. We have a floor of boughs of Cedar. the rain and wind causes it to look rough and uninviting immediately about the tents, but outside we can have fine views off, and warm fires are abundant. The weather is Cool, and I noticed this morning a thick Coat of ice, but snow we haven’t seen but once, at “Carter’s Creek” or as I Called it, “Near Warrenton”, so that we Sleep Comfortable, and rations are aplenty. There are those who write home doleful letters, and very many who are not in good spirits, but they are of a class of fault-finders anywhere, for they did not come out with the right spirit, but the thoughtful[,] sober, men of the Reg are generally cheerful, and hopeful, desire an honorable close as soon as possible, but are desirous too, of an honorable settlement and one that will “stay put.” By the way[,] I read a letter in the “Republican” of “Dann[?] Browne.” Some of it was true, but most of it, as far as the 36th is Concerned, is not true. Only on one occasion have we been short of provisions (at Carters Creek) but with that exception I and all of us that are willing to use simple, healthy food have had abundance, and the bread of late has been excellent, but those who desire pies, Cakes, sweetmeats, &c &c miss them, or pay large prices for them. so much, is strictly true, I mention, for perchance you will see, some of these letters complaining ones, in the papers. The medical department is bad enough, but they say is improving. I trust I shall never have experience--have never been but once, and that you heard of. Our Col. has not been promoted as I know of. some talk was in Camp once that he would be, but I minded nothing about. He is a fine looking driving man, rather ambitious I should think, says little to his men, unless they approach him on business, and then is gentlemanly and to the point, exacting on parade, or duty, rather impatient, and wordy at times, but on the whole, as good as they’ll average. Don’t think he is a particularly Religious man, on the whole. as Capt Says, rather a lack of the moral element, than otherwise. Such is, I believe, about a fair estimate of Col B. Think he would lead us in Battle, finely, but to love him, I could not with present knowledge. Our Capt S. wears well, but afraid to soil his hands. Is a Christian man, I believe a disciple somewhat of Theo Parker[.] Was a long while in Rev A. B. Mayo[‘s] Society in Albany N.Y., and we have had some pleasant chats. Was Supt of the S. School there. I spend many of my leisure moments in Co B. and Alonzo R. also with the Worcester Co. C., where I find Congenial Company[.] Lieut. Morse of W. knows Capt. Joslyn well. was a Lieut. over him in the three months’ men. Speaks of him highly. J.H. is getting dinner, and I must rest awhile. = Later – It is growing towards night. Have been washing, and my three pieces, wollen [sic] shirt, draw[er]s & pair of socks hand [sic: hang] on the pole, in front of me. Don’t love washing day any better—have to bring and heat water, &c[.] I believe I have mentioned in a former letter of hearing from Frank. They were well a few days ago. I have rambled along as things come to mind. Will just mention again, the little box and picture sent by friend Pippey, also a letter which he will mail in B. thought he should leave Washington in four or five days. The things (box) will be left at Foster’s store directed to you. of no particular value, only the associations and I took pains to keep them sometime in my knapsack. Little L. will think of them sometime. It is hard to keep or send anything home, except specimens of the foliage here. I hope to get another mail soon. Your back letter is yet due—mittens letters from Abbie, and the Register all behind. Shall write Frank and Will soon. And now dear friends—Father, Mother, Bros & sisters—I must close. Before you receive this, Thanksgiving will pass. How much I shall think of you on Thursday! May it bring with it something of the olden time. I love to dwell upon it. Chairs may be vacant but the hearts best offerings are yet left and may they speak much, and often, of the blessed past, and trust in a still better future. Remembrances to all inquiring friends. Write often. Direct as usual. As I am every your most Affectionately, Jerome I enclose some curious leaves. Do we have such. It is quite a tree and bears red berries, and looks beautiful. Wish I could send you a branch. Gathered in the woods nearby. The grass I got at Warrenton. 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 and Lulu, November 24, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie and Lulu Fredericksburg, VA. 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