24 10 273 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/7f7f649b2dd8b902aa7bd3983cda7038.jpg b2ed18473e16c5e08375a5a3b3c362d4 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/3c310fa8f6562d5b579038f3e63463c5.jpg 8f294dd18d96a98264ef01b7248c1f1b 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 1864 Letter Collection 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 Annapolis Md 21st Apr 1864 Dear friends, Your kind letter with J.H.’s came to hand today and I was most happy to receive it. I need not tell you how much I thought of J.H. and of his brief visit home. His first leave of absence! How much is contained in it! Well he may say “he was repaid for all he had endured”! He and I had often pictured how he would like to surprise you late at night etc., etc. as it seems he did. I trust nothing occurred to mar for a moment the pleasure of the visit. Hope Allie and Lulu were in time to meet him. With us there is nothing new. Altho indications are that we shall soon move for somewhere soon. Orders for clothing, arms and equipments for field service are circulating. New arrangements of brigades etc. The 57th Mass arrived last eve and they say will be in our brigade. The most notable feature is the weather, rain every day to some extent. Now a fitful shower is upon us, just enough to keep us inside. There is nothing of interest. I do not often leave camp and it is as dull as any quiet place. Harland Metcalf was here yesterday. Looks finely, and dresses in citizens dress and mounted. Attached to Gen. Burnside in some capacity. The Army suits him “I reckon”. Does he bestow the accustomed attention upon his family? Have a letter from Edwd. Peirce to J.H. Took the liberty to read. Nothing special for news. (It’s hailing now.) Expect you had a fine time at the party. Well Joe is quite a hero and has “smelt powder” and as you see don’t look much the worse for his experience, and I trust will yet come safely off. A letter from [Bro.???] Haynes, or Edwd. and Martha I should say, tells me Danl. and Mother were there. She speaks quite encouragingly of him. Hope with reason I think Foster will be decided about it. A sad history, these lost opportunities and wasted lives. If Allie is with you tell her I mailed a valuable letter to her this morning which I hope she will receive. I shall hear from her probably soon. The boys are well, tho Edward W. and Nelson S. have been ailing slightly for a day or two. I hope our movements will not prevent the visitors [Note: Possibly missing words] There must be many changes at home. How long will Henry G. stay in Boston? But really I can think of nothing to interest and J.H. has pictured the thing all out to you so I must close. Remember [Note: Possibly missing “me”] to the friends all. Did you receive my letter, for J.H. too, from Covington, Ky? Write as often as you can and believe me as ever, Your Brother Jerome TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES (Josef Rokus) NOTE 1: The “J.H.” or “Joe” Jerome referred to was almost certainly Joseph H. Peirce. He enlisted as a private in Orange, Massachusetts, on August 4, 1862, at age 18. Jerome also enlisted in Orange on the same date, but as a private. 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, and was later exchanged. He was discharged on June 21, 1865. Joseph H. Peirce was a nephew of Jerome. NOTE 2: From December 20, 1863, until April 3, 1864, the regiment moved numerous times in eastern Tennessee before being ordered to move by train, by way of Baltimore, to Annapolis, Maryland, where it arrived on April 6, 1864. During this time, the lack of adequate rations, clothing and equipment presented more challenges to the men than did the Confederates. In this letter, written at Annapolis and dated April 21, 1863, he wrote that the men anticipated that they might soon be facing fighting against the Confederates because they were issued clothing, arms and equipment for field service. On April 23, 1864, just two days later, the regiment left its camp and marched to Washington, D.C., reaching the capital two days later. There, the Ninth Corps, including the 36th Massachusetts Regiment, was reviewed by President Lincoln and General Burnside from the balcony of the Willard Hotel to the cheers and well wishes of a large crowd. (See his letter dated April 26, 1864, for a description of the review and his impression of the appearance of President Lincoln.) The regiment then went into camp at Alexandria, Virginia, until the next day. Although they had expected to go on a coastal expedition, possibly to North Carolina, the men of the Ninth Corps were instead assigned to guard the Orange and Alexandria Railroad in northern Virginia. They started their march toward the Rappahannock River on April 27, 1864, passing through Fairfax Court House, Centerville, Bristow Station, and Manassas, Virginia. The regiment was assigned to a camp at Catlett’s Station, Virginia. The Ninth Corps was soon in position, scattered along the railroad line from Fairfax to the Rappahannock River, having relieved the troops of the Army of the Potomac, which were now concentrated near the Rapidan River. The men of the 36th Massachusetts struck their tents on the morning of May 4, having been ordered to move towards the Rapidan River, which they crossed at daylight on May 5 at Germanna Ford using the pontoon bridges that had been recently erected by the Army of the Potomac. They were now part of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant’s Overland Campaign, and they would participate in the Battle of the Wilderness and the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House. Jerome was killed at Spotsylvania early on the morning of May 12, 1864, just 21 days after this letter was written. NOTE 3: The 57th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment was a brand-new regiment at the time Jerome wrote this letter. The men were from Worcester and Reedville, Massachusetts, and were mustered into service on April 6, 1864. They moved to Annapolis, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Alexandria, Virginia, on April 18 - 20, 1864. They subsequently participated in all major battles in Virginia until the end of the war and were mustered out on July 30, 1865. The 57th Regiment lost 10 officers and 191 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded and 65 enlisted men to disease. NOTE 4: The phrase “smelt (or smelled) powder”, with “powder” referring to gunpowder, was used to describe a soldier who had been in battle. NOTE 5: When Jerome referred to a “valuable” letter (as he does in other letters), he meant that he had enclosed cash in that letter for Allie after being recently paid. 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 Friends/Brother [Name not indicated], April 21, 1864 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Friends/Brother [Name not indicated] Annapolis, MD. Description An account of the resource From Jerome to Friends/Brother [Name not indicated] 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 1864-04-21 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Tom Neubig (Transcriber) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. 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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 Camp near Alexandria, Va. Tues. morning 26 Apr. ‘64 Allie dear, Arrived from Annapolis last Eve. some four miles from Washington in a little valley towards A. [almost certainly Alexandria] near Fort Scott. Left Annapolis Sat. morning. A tedious little march but I am happy to tell you I am very well indeed in lameness. Feel like myself again. A great day yesterday tho [???] Washington where we were received very enthusiastically Genl. B. [Burnside] and Pres. Lincoln on the balcony of Willard Hotel to salute us as we passed, some forty thousands “Company front” and a splendid sight. Henry Mayo’s and Nelson Smith’s folks “there to see.” Came with Joseph H. who met me on the street at W. [Washington] and is writing by my side. He is well and feels repaid for all he has been thru with. Cannot write you much now. Have no idea where and when we go from here and it seems to be a secret no one can even guess. We imagine to the South side of the James [River], Suffolk perhaps. Expect Mr. Mayo and Smith here today. The boys got a ‘Pass’ and remained in W. [Washington] last night. Had a good sight of W. [Washington] City and the men, women and children treating us to everything, not the Washington of 1861! The president looks pale and careworn very. J.A. is detailed to Genl. Parke’s Hd Qurs. [Headquarters]. Orderly same as with Genl. Ferrero who commands the Black Troops. Hope to hear from you today. We’re in First Brigade Second Division now. Direct accordingly via Washington, D.C. Weather getting warm and we’re reducing Baggage fast. Mr. Heath from C [very likely “Charlestown”] is here. Came from Annapolis, as attentive as ever. He may mail this for me. Give love to all. Will write more first opportunity. Hope the money all reached you safely. Tell me all about. As ever yours, Jerome J.H. sends love, disappointed not seeing you. TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES NOTE 1: The Boston Globe article of May 29, 1994, included the following excerpt from this letter: “A great day yesterday. Thro Washington, where we were received very enthusiastically. Genl. B., President Lincoln on the balcony of the Willard Hotel to salute us as we passed…The boys got a “pass” and remained in W. last night. Had a good sight of W. City…The president looks pale and careworn – very.” NOTE 2: The Unit History of the 36th Massachusetts Regiment describes the review by General Burnside and President Lincoln that Peirce wrote about as follows: “On the evening of the 22d [April 1864] the command was ordered to be in readiness to march, and before daylight of the 23d the delightful camp was broken up, and the corps took up its line of march, not toward the harbor, but in the direction of Washington, following the line of the Elk Ridge and Annapolis Railroad. After a march of thirteen miles the corps bivouacked in the fields for the night. Very early on the 24th the march was resumed. In about six hours we reached the Baltimore and Washington Turnpike, and at nightfall the corps went into camp near Bladensburg, distant about eight miles from the city of Washington. At four o'clock on the morning of Monday, the 25th, reveille was sounded but, owing to a severe shower, the regiment did not march until about eight o'clock. When the march was resumed the corps passed through Bladensburg and continued in the direction of the city. We reached the outskirts of the capital about noon, and halted on New York Avenue for the command to close up, as we were to pay marching salute to the President and General Burnside, who were to review us from balcony of Willard's Hotel. It soon became known that the corps was to pass through the city, and the streets along the line of march were densely packed. The column was greeted with cheers and applause. Many spirited descriptions of this imposing scene were published at the time in the journals of the day.” NOTE 3: The following information about President Lincoln at the Willard Hotel was found on the website http://www.abrahamlincolnonline.org/lincoln/sites/willards.htm: “Located only a few blocks from the White House (at 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue), the Willard Hotel has welcomed many U.S. presidents, including Abraham Lincoln. The present building, completed in 1904, stands on the site of the original building which Lincoln knew. The first known visit of Lincoln to Willard's came at the end of his single term in Congress on January 27, 1849. Lincoln became a hotel guest shortly before his first inauguration as president in 1861. He arrived abruptly on February 23 after an assassination plot in Baltimore changed his travel plans. He was joined soon after by his wife and sons, remaining until his inauguration on March 4. Because Willard's was a social and political hub, Lincoln probably stopped by a number of times while president. However, only a few can be verified: A visit with Mrs. Lincoln on July 6, 1861, to attend a concert and his review of troops with General Burnside on April 25, 1864. 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, April 26, 1864 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Camp near Alexandria, VA. 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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 #213A Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Alexandria, VA. Alexandria Allie Jerome Peirce VA. https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/5fe5b441aed6db48832791fcf8ac7220.jpg 030723399d3fe36997b71eb2732cfc1f https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/d75e94fa74a64e9508b9c095f4dec149.jpg d3f3aad4f09e46537c2719e485457965 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/59dbcf14c2acdbc55e9a342ec0eb0e89.jpg 8b33fc1d2834fa4d6f7c293ffc905d34 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1863 Letter Archive Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Tazewell, Tenn. 7 Dec 1863 Ever dear wife, In all the uncertainty and confusion of a forward movement I will attempt a line to you. Last Sunday I wrote a letter from the [Cumberland] Gap. Monday morning went down to the headquarters (on the Flat) to see about drawing clothing when lo all was stir and moving. Col. B. put us in the way of moving with the troops and train of Gen’l. Foster’s party who arrived the eve before. So went back to our quarters and with Carter was soon on the road for this place. Fell in with the Commissary Dept. where I live with two others of the 36th and of course have no trouble in obtaining rations. Reached here late Mond. [Monday] eve. Remained till Tues[day] morn about one o’cl[oc]k when we moved forward to within a short ‘bit’ (as the Westerners say) of Clinch River, where the enemy has appeared in force, and a short fight ensued with slight loss, inc. [including] troops and mounted infantry. Remained till yesterday or Sat. eve. Halted over night and reached here early in the morning. ‘Tis about 12 miles from the Gap and Clinch River 12 more from here. This morning another move and we expect every moment to be again on the way to the front (Knoxville). News came last eve that Burnside was relieved and the enemy were scattering in all directions and we hope now to reach K[noxville] before a great while. There are rebels scattered about here and efforts are being made to bag them, but at any rate the way is to be cleared to K[noxville]. Am now situated nicely and have good living and help as much as possible in the Com[missary] Dept. and learn something. “West” Packard of Charlestown is ‘butcher’ so I feel quite at home as I do anywhere. Col. B. is Chief of Staff to Gen’l. Wilcox. Hodgkins is with him, etc. etc. and have treated us with great kindness. We are having fine cool weather but quite warm daytimes. I can but send you a word this morning as I expect a chance in a few moments to mail this at the Gap. I am in “tip top” health and spirits and hope soon to find some way of hearing from you again soon. Give love to everybody and believe me as ever your Ever loving husband, Jerome P.M. Reported just now to Lieut. Crop, Div[ision] Quartermaster. Don’t know exactly what I should do, perhaps some writing. Expect to move tomorrow. Another disturbed Sabbath yesterday but I never forget you. Direct your letters to the Regt. and I trust I shall receive them by and by. J TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES NOTE 1: Envelope addressed to Mrs. Jerome Peirce, Billerica Mass. Postmarked Barboursville, KY, Dec 12. Handwritten in pencil perpendicular on side Dec 13 1863 on at 7. NOTE 2: Colonel B. is Colonel Henry Bowman of Clinton, Massachusetts. He was on special duty as Chief of Staff of General Willcox, commanding at Cumberland Gap and in East Tennessee from Nov. 21 to Dec. 25, 1863. He rejoined the regiment, along with Jerome, at Blaine’s Cross Roads, Tenn., on Dec. 26, 1863. Bowman was unable to muster as a Colonel, since the regiment was below the minimum size, according to the Regimental History, p. 317. NOTE 3: William H. Hodgkins of Charleston was on special duty as Aide-de-Camp to General Wilcox in East Tennessee from Nov. 22 to Dec. 25, 1863. 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Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie, December 7, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Pierce, Jerome Allie Tazewell, TN Description An account of the resource From Jerome to Allie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jerome Perice 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 1863-12-07 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Tom Neubig (transcriber) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904). 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1863 Letter Archive Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Camp Near Nicholasville, Ky. Aug. 19th, 1863 Ever dear Wife, Once more from a quiet, clean and, I trust, permanent camp, I send another “greeting” and, I trust, will from the enclosed [check] assure you that you are not forgotten. Would I could send you more but such must help a little and I hope will prove so to you and little Lulu’s clothes will come a little easier for it. You must endorse the check “Mrs. Jerome Peirce” as it is on the face of it. Have been very busy since my last (on Sat[urday]). Went from Covington by rail on Monday riding all night and marching to this place yesterday where we have fixed this camp and I hope will be allowed to “rest up” for a month at least. ‘Tis very pleasant, tall trees and green much like Lexington only some three miles from any town which is no objection. J.H. as usual is with me and we have a nice tent raised about a foot from the ground with rack for gun and equipments, little bits of furniture for tables and desk on which I am resting now. Drew soft bread and all looks cheerful and pleasant. Expect to be put on drill to some extent for exercise. Weather is warm tho not like Missi[ssippi] weather. Have to go some more than half a mile for water but it is of excellent quality and affords a pleasant walk. Paying off this morning and a good bit of confusion and I cannot write you much of a letter. Hope to have a mail today before I send this. Received your last dated the 13 and 14th just as I was going aboard the [railroad] cars at C. [Cairo.] Am sorry you got the impression I was to be left behind, tho I came near it and I hope my letters have relieved your mind ere this and I hope your health too is improved. I can go on very well if all is well at home and I hope you will take all possible caution and measures to keep well [in] body and mind. Cannot depend upon a furlough, I fear, just now. They are granting them and I drew a “lot furlough” but some others case[s] seemed more important than mine so I must wait. If I could rely on it, should prefer to come home in the fall and shall try to do so. The whole matter of furloughs is wrong and a humbug. One of the “abuses” that needs correction. We’ve got to have some “important business”, somebody sick or something of the kind. I was assured a good while ago that I could have a chance when we got back here and I hope to accomplish it sometime. Faithful men should have and are entitled to a furlough, and no questions asked, once a year at least. Ben E’s wife is here somewhere. I expect she will board at a home near the camp awhile and so visit. She came to Covington. Have not seen Ben for a day or two. Shall tell you all about it. He is a happy man, no doubt. Capt. Sawyer, I am told, is improving and will, or has, gone home and I don’t think will return here again. The fact is “patriotism” among the officers is “oozing” out and they get away if they can. You will not trouble yourself so much in regard to the Capt. One is as much of a friend as another. I could explain some things if I could see you. I shall do my best to work my[self] through and get a furlough as soon as possible. The expense is a serious thing and I hardly feel justified in incurring it as long as you are well and hoping, as I do, for a close of the war at least so we can leave for a longer leave of absence. We’re only allowed twenty days. Have just heard a report that furloughs are stopped but more of this some future time. Keep up good spirits as possible and all will be well by and by. Am still in good health and I have seen so much that I [fail] to say little if I can be spared in good health. Our co[mpany] numbers [are] but a little over twenty men for duty and the Regt. is “cut up” accordingly so you see what I have escaped. I feel anxious to know whether you received the letters I wrote while on the Jackson, [Mississippi] trip. The “diary” will tell you when and where I wrote. As “pictures” of that eventful affair, I wished you might get them all. There was one time on the way back that I couldn’t mail a letter for more than a week. I wrote mother and the rest from J[ackson] too when the shells were flying into the city from batteries nearby. ‘Twas a hard time for everything and body and perhaps the letter shared the fate of the men and “fell out”. I forgot to mention a pleasant service last Sabbath at Cov[ington]. A Mr. Hunting, formerly of Brookfield, Mass., gave us a fine sermon. Near one quarter from the text in the last chap. of “Ephesians” using the “emblems” of the “shield”, “helmet” and “breastplate” most beautifully and it seemed more like home than anything for a long time. Had a letter from Harry Peirce too, written at the mountains having a fine time etc. etc. (Will leave this awhile to see about the mail, news etc. etc.) P.M. Have been moving about some since the above. No tidings of Ben E. His leave of absence expires tonight. Is going to bring his wife here to see us. If you too could only be here for a time! More sad news since this A.M. Harrison Goddard and Hiram Woodward are dead. You know what a fine large fellow Goddard was. Seemed to be gaining when we left Milldale but lack of care no doubt brought him down. I know how anxious you will feel but I am well and shall still be more careful than ever for I feel [and] I hope what I have to live for and it is what kept me up in the last campaign. So don’t have undue anxiety for we are in so much better climate and Ky. seems more home like than ever Virginia did and I think the skies are brightening in the South and they are coming to their senses and are becoming more decidedly for the Union. A small mail in but nothing for me. Another will be along soon. Saw Capt. Davis of the 21st [Regt.] today. He was the one who played and “called” at the dances in Athol when you were there. The old Regt. officers are very free from “airs” and ours are growing more like them. Hardship is what levels men. Jos. H. has written home about the deaths. Jon Mellen is among the sick left at Covington. Did not hear from him. Just think of the strongest men who sicken and die, while the seeming frail ones endure! I hardly dare say I am well but it is so much in little care. I have had, thru all, healthy bowels and don’t abuse them and keep almost entirely to army rations. Used pepper in water more or less in every change of climate and above all had not ruined my stomach by excess before I came out! And so I hope to be [one] of the few who will struggle through and, could you have read my thoughts, on two occasions on the road to Jackson you would have felt that the love and trust of my two loved ones at home saved one life at least. I whisper this for your comfort now that I am resting. I am told you are called “the brave little wife” and so I trust you will continue to be and I shall do all I can to take [care] of my health and strength and let this comfort you. I shall never exert myself again on the march as I have done. I have proved my spirit here for a year and it is known and I shall not die on the road if I can help it. (This to you.) I don’t hide the sad things you see so keep a brave heart and hope for the best. Alonzo is well and busy with the “checks” today and you have his autograph. How are all? And little Lu loves potatoes! Did she get my letters? Wish I had something to send her. No flowers as I can see. Will send some leaves from inside my tent when I am writing. I want very much to hear from you all and about Joe and his going away if so. Thanks for the payment from Mary. Hope soon to have a line from all for I want so much to see a line from the girls and mother. They must not undervalue their words. Love as ever, and as ever, Your husband, Jerome TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES (Josef Rokus) NOTE 1: 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. NOTE 2: The “Ben E.” referred to in this letter was Benjamin B. Edmands. He enlisted as a Private at age 27 from Brookline, Massachusetts, and he was subsequently promoted to Corporal. On January 20, 1864, he was discharged from the 36th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment for promotion as a Lieutenant in the 54th Massachusetts Regiment of Volunteers. 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. He was discharged on account of disability on February 19, 1864. NOTE 4: William H. Goodard enlisted from Orange at age 21 with Jerome on August 4, 1862. He died of disease on August 17, 1863, two days before this letter was written. NOTE 5: Second Lieutenant Hiram C. Woodward enlisted at a relatively old age of 40 on July 31, 1862, from Orange, Massachusetts, and served in Co. H of the 36th Massachusetts Regiment, as did Jerome. He died on August 10, 1863, at Camp Dennison, Ohio, a few days before Jerome wrote this letter. He had been assigned temporarily with Jerome to work in the small smallpox hospital at an earlier camp. The “hospital” consisted of a regular tent physically located some distance away from the main camp to help minimize the spread of infection. NOTE 6: Jonathan (Jon) Mellen enlisted at age 37 from Orange, Massachusetts, on August 8, 1862, four days after Jerome enlisted. He was discharged on account of disability on December 8, 1863. NOTE 7: The “Alonzo” Jerome referred to in his letters was Seth Alonzo Ranlett. Ranlett enlisted in Co. B of the 36th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment as a Private on July 24, 1862, at age 22, and he was from Charlestown, Massachusetts. He was promoted to First Sergeant on August 27, 1862, and was commissioned as a First Lieutenant on December 1, 1862. On December 17, 1862, he was appointed Adjutant of the Regiment. He was mustered out “on account of physical disability from disease incurred in the service” on February 20, 1864. Ranlett was born on March 18, 1840, in Charlestown, Massachusetts, and he died May 21, 1905, in Newton, Massachusetts. Ranlett’s wife was Ellen Peirce Ranlett, with a date of birth of March 22, 1842, and a date of death of January 12, 1914. They were married on January 21, 1864. Ellen Peirce was one of the children of Foster Peirce and his wife Catherine Abby Beaman. Also, Foster Peirce was a brother of Jerome. Therefore, the Ellen that Jerome mentions in his letters was one of Jerome’s nieces, and starting on January 21, 1864, Alonzo was the husband of one of his nieces. 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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 Tazewell Tenn. Dec. 13 1863 My dear family and friends, Again ‘tis Sabbath morning and oh how I wish I could join you, instead of attempting to write in this uncongenial scene. But a soldier must be used to everything and I feel like I am having experiences. Have been here since last Sabbath when we returned from the ford near Clinch River. Have been busy with the Quartermaster handling stores as this is a post now where supplies have to be loaded and unloaded, transferred to the post commissary etc. etc. without end and a great deal of night work. But we have good living and sleep under cover which is much tho the weather is warm and delightful for the most part. The Rebels in this vicinity have been compelled to fall back or change their position and the 9th Corps are about 25 miles from here at Rutledge and with others are pressing Longstreet with a view to capturing them in a body. We have a lot of provisions in a house close by and things are decidedly favorable and it is only by a series of unblushing lies that the rebel leaders keep up the spirit of their men. From all accounts I have been rescued from much hardship and even death for if accounts be true, the man who took the colors from me was killed at Knoxville during the late struggle there. Of the future I know nothing. Am trying to get my pay. Whether I finally join the Regt or not I can’t tell. The Quartermaster so far seems satisfied with me and it may prove a permanent thing. He is absent today at the front (at the Corps) and when he returns I shall probably know what is to be done. You must be patient. Everything you well know has to be done “just so” and it takes time. If I remain here shall have a way of getting my pay etc. I know how much you need it, but if I can work into a place here I shall learn more about business and after a year’s hard service with the Regt. I shall do the best I can especially in a pecuniary point. Things are now quiet here and it is a mere depot of supplies. And if the rebels are disposed of and the six months men soon go home for are no others to speak of even this will be broke up and so it stands. The mail was forward yesterday, mine with the rest, I expect, but I hope to receive it yet. It is quite a trial to be away off here not a word from home, yet there is no other safe way yet awhile. Among the number employed here is a gentleman of education from Indiana, in (one of the six months men) a private, an independent character, and we find time to chat books and the better things of home, generally so that life is not quite a blank and with my reading I manage to keep the rust of. Yesterday, you would have been amused I think, mending and making all day what time I had from my duties. Patched my tent-cloth. Ditto blanket, both having holes burned in them sleeping out of doors by the fire. Washed out haversack and other bags. Then made a new box to knapsack, etc. so that I am all in condition to move or keep still. Today I devote to writing and reading. I always if possible try and distinguish someway Sunday. Hope to succeed, better today than sometimes, as the chief is absent and things necessarily are at a standstill. Have just finished a letter to the “Socials” commenced some days since (Directed it to William Finney). How do you all? There are more I ought to write to but positively I cannot. More difficult than when with the Rgt. Will C. and his father and the girls. You must for the present share them as to all. Little Lulu too, but there is little I could wish her to see or know of my life here. The birds are silent and no flowers to send her. All is fear and desolation of season and war’s red hand. You are having, I trust, the good word today with the comforts and quiet of home in full. There are two or three buildings here designed as meeting houses but like the rest devoted to hospital or other army purposes. So we still live within ourselves, or the precious memories of the past and what could we do without them! Have written you but once a week of late. Two weeks ago at the Gap and from here last Sabbath. Life is monotonous and confused. Hope to know soon what I am to do and can feel more settled and contented. Mailed a letter to Fosters the other day. Am reading regularly as possible. Jeremiah, Proverbs, Psalms, 1st Ep[istles], and Corinthians and gleam great comfort therefrom. And so goes life. Tell father and mother I know I ought to have some word especially for them for their care and kindness to mine as the New Year approaches, but they are not forgotten and they must accept a cordial “Christmas” and “New Years” from me with the hope that we may see by and by some compensation for these days of separation and disorder. Dear Allie, I still have yours of the 8th and 16 Nov[ember] to look over and hope for more soon. Can think of no more for the present. May the good Father still keep you in his care, in health and peace till we meet. A kiss for Lulu. Tell her Papie is living in a house a little while just now and thinks much of her. My Ind[iana] friend (Mr. Major) much admires her picture, one of the child pictures. He loves to see so I must prize it all the more. Regards to Mr. Salloway, always and all friends. Once more adieu and ever your loving husband, Jerome Have you heard of late from Mr. Ellis (Walpole)? Tell them if opportunity offers why we or I have not written them. What of the Prestons? Dreamed of them last night. TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES NOTE 1: Foster Peirce was one of Jerome’s older brothers. The 1850 U.S. Census listed him as being born in 1812, living in Charlestown, Massachusetts, and being in the furniture business. It is interesting to note that when that census was taken, Jerome, then 19 years old, was living with the Foster Peirce family, with his occupation being recorded as a “gilder.” NOTE 2: This letter references a number of family friends: Prestons, Salloway, Ellis, William Finney and Will C. NOTE 3: It is not clear what the “Socials” refers to. Mr. Finney appears to be one of their number. 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Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to "Family and friends", December 13, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Pierce, Jerome Family and friends Tazewell, TN Description An account of the resource From Jerome to Family and friends Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jerome Pierce 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 1863-12-13 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Tom Neubig (trasncriber) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. 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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 Tazewell Tenn. Dec. 20 1863 My ever dear wife, A beautiful clear cold Sunday morning. Busy most of last week fixing up new quarters (near the officer’s tents) and last eve. sat down by a nice comfortable fire and thinking what a good time I would have reading and writing to you and others. When lo in the night an order came to move! So here we are just finished breakfast and I have only time to send my love and remembrance in a few lines. No letters from you or friends since the one of the 16 Nov. at the Gap. But now we are heading for Knoxville and we hope once more to reach it. Expect there will be a collision somewhere as it is supposed the enemy have been reinforced by Ewell’s Corps from Virginia. We shall not be in the front probably as the Commissary is kept at a safe distance. Have been kept in uncertainty as to my future. Am still with Lieut. Cross and a little show for a detail but not certain. No favorable opportunity has offered that I could safely join the Regt. A squad the other day started when the train some 20 wagons and most of the men were captured the same night near or at Clinch Mountain a few miles from here. I came near being with them. You no doubt know more of the situation here than us. Lieut. Hodgkins went to the Regt. the other day when at Rutledge. They lost 30 killed and wounded in getting from Loudon to Knoxville. Among the killed was Lieut. Holmes of Co. B (of C[harlestown]) and Corp. Houghton, the one who took the colors from me when I went home. I am in excellent health and spirits, but I want my letters from you. I feel strange and lost without the good words from home. But still I write away once a week to you knowing you will hear from me if I can’t from you. I am acting upon the advice of the officers here in all I do. Hope by and by all will come out well. The Regt. have not yet been paid off so as far as that goes I am as well off as I can be. But I must close to pack up. Don’t know where I shall write from next, but my thoughts are always with you. Adieu with love to all. A kiss for Lulu. As ever, Jerome TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES NOTE 1: The Regimental History notes that Lieutenant Hodgkins rejoined the regiment from home leave and detached service at Cumberland Gap on December 11th. He provided news that mail and supplies were at Tazewell. The supply-train arrived on the 13th and mail arrived the following day. (p. 123) Since Jerome wasn’t with the Regiment, his last mail was from Nov. 16th, and he wrote this letter on Dec. 20, 1863. NOTE 2: The Regimental History also references the night of Dec. 13th when during the night there were orders to march at early dawn, but they remained at Rutledge. The History notes that Longstreet attacked the Union cavalry at Bean’s Station, and captured a wagon train. (p. 124) NOTE 3: Lieutenant P. Marion Holmes of Company B from Charleston was killed in action at Campbell’s Station on Nov. 16, 1863. Jerome’s letter of Dec 20th refers to fighting in mid-November as “the other day.” NOTE 4: There is no reference in the Regimental History to a Corporal Houghton killed in East Tennessee. A Private Joshua Houghton was killed in May 1864 at the Wilderness, and an Alfred Houghton who transferred from the Regiment to the Second U.S. Cavalry in December 1862. NOTE 5: First Lieutenant Robert M. Cross was from Palmer, Massachusetts, and he enlisted in Company E on August 22, 1862. 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Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie, December 20, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Pierce, Jerome Allie Tazewell, TN Description An account of the resource From Jerome to Allie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jerome Pierce 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 1863-12-20 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Tom Neubig (transcriber) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904). 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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 Tazewell Tenn. Dec. 23rd 1863 My very dear Allie, Last Sunday morning I wrote you just as we were moving as we all supposed for Knoxville. But again “strategy” prevails and after going to the old bathing place this side of Clinch River, yesterday we returned again and here we are once more in the old building surrounded by boxes and barrels again and I am still forty miles from the Regt. and more uncertain than ever when I shall see them. But I can no longer wait for letters and I write a few lines to have you mail them to me at this place. Direct thus: Name, “Care of Lieut. R. M. Cross, A.C.S. Tazewell Tenn.” Leave off Regt. and company, but “Headquarters of Genl. Wilcox” instead. And I may receive them here and they will be forwarded to me wherever I may be. I can’t tell you how lonesome and homesick it seems not receiving letters from home. The Corps are constantly moving and it is almost impossible to get a letter to or from them here as the mail is not opened here but goes either to Crab Orchard or the ‘Gap’ (going North), but coming this way stops here. Everything is done in a strange manner here. Movements are going forward but there has been so much going to and fro, skirmishing etc. etc. that I cannot pretend to guess what will happen. Great things are talked of, but we must await events. Two of a [???] of three from Charlestown, one young Bailey who I knew in the [???] called this morning. They are after the remains of Lieut. Holmes, killed at Campbell’s Station and which I mentioned. It seemed pleasant to see a face from home. They will remain here till a movement takes place. We are just in receipt of the President’s Message, Proclamation etc., but must await results such as the siege of Knoxville etc. to convince the leading rebels. I have no faith in anything, but bullets and steel and overwhelming defeats towards them and those till they are annihilated and the sooner the Northern people come to that conclusion and act accordingly, the sooner the end will be. The climate here is delightful, some chilly weather but only now and then a flake or two of snow. We have a comfortable building with a stove, cook, etc. inside and get along comfortably enough, but letters. Letters, I call daily. Write immediately on receipt of this and direct as above and I think I shall hear from you soon. Hope to know soon whether I join the Regt, no doubt as soon as the way is clear we shall move on and join the 9th “A.C.” [Army Corp] I often wish I was there but “all’s for the best” is ever my motto and whichever way events point there I go. Don’t intend being captured if possible to avoid it. Such caution is the “better part of valor” I believe. But how fare you all? I hope and trust all is well. We have some sutlers goods stores here and a glove paper with a gold picture dropped out which I send for Lulu. ‘Tis all I can find for her. A desolate war-stained land, not a flower and scarcely a green thing to be seen. The last few days have been terribly confused and dusty (sweeping the room now) and ill adapted to letter writing, but you ever have my love and thoughts with a goodly share to all the Bro[ther]s and Sisters all. Hope soon to hear from you and ever remain your loving husband, Jerome Remember me to the Orange friends. Will write them soon. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE In his annual message to Congress, President Lincoln on December 8, 1863, announced The Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconciliation. Sometimes referred to the “ten percent plan,” the plan allowed the reestablishment of new republican governments in seceded states where at least ten percent of the 1860 voters affirmed their loyalty to the Union. It allowed for a full pardon and restoration of property (but not slaves) to all engaged in rebellion except for the highest Confederate officials and military leaders. It encouraged Southern states so admitted to enact plans to deal with freed slaves as long as their freedom was not compromised. https://www.loc.gov/resource/mal.2849300/?sp=1&st=text&r=-0.237,0.515,0.665,0.691,0 When announced the plan had at least temporary approval of a wide group of Unionists from war Democrats to Radical Republicans. 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Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie, December 23, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Pierce, Jerome Allie Tazewell, TN Description An account of the resource From Jerome to Allie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jerome Pierce 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 1863-12-23 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Tom Neubig (trasncriber) 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 Blains Cross Roads (18 miles from Knoxville) Sunday morn 27 Dec 63 My ever dearest wife! Safely again with the gallant battle scented 36th. Sitting beside Bro[ther] Ben. He scribbling a letter in great haste like myself! An opportunity this morning to mail a letter back. A w[ee]ks bundle of letters from home which I haven’t had time to read, only yours of the 30 Nov. and 6th Dec. as I arrived late last night and must mail this soon. Have struggled on the mud and over mountains and rocks across Clinch River since last Thursday, the day I left Tazewell. Wrote you the day before to direct letters to Lieut. Cross or etc. Resume your old direction to the Regt. Your letters and my arrival with the Regiment brings up so much, but I can only say now that I am safe and well. Have seen no fighting or rebel prisons as my letter will assure you. My heart is full this morning and I can hardly think what to write. Shall cherish so much your letters and love. Don’t dear wife question my love for you. Shall have such a delightful time reading and talking over adventures. Joe met me at once and helped me to a supper. He and Ben are great friends. I feel very very much attracted to him. Am glad to know you were at Boston. Hope you will learn of my health and safety and may it add to your enjoyment for Christmas and New Years. The whole prospect is indeed encouraging and indications point to a close before long of the heavy fighting. No one knows where the enemy are. We are in an impregnable position among the Clinch Mountains in a beautiful country. Lulu’s Birth Day yesterday. Came ten or twelve miles with the teams and Col. Bowman Curtin of the 45th [Pennsylvania], and feel once more at home, all that I can away from you. I shall forget many things. Poor Stevens you have doubtless heard is dead. Killed with a bullet thru head at Campbell’s Station. Dreadful! He had 27 letters of mine, but he could not be saved any way as the troops were in full retreat and hard pressed. His knapsack and everything was lost of course. But I must close. Will write again in a day or two. The road is clear to this place and I hope to hear again soon. Have just looked over in haste Alonzo’s letter. Will answer soon. Love as ever to all and ever your own, Jerome Gave Ben your love and he said “bless her heart!” Inspection at 10 o’cl[oc]k, breakfast waiting. Sad for Col. Joslyn! Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES NOTE 1: Colonel Henry Bowman rejoined the 36th Regiment on December 26th, 1863 with Jerome. Col. Bowman was on special duty as Chief of Staff to Gen. Willcox, commanding at Cumberland Gap and in East Tennessee, from November 21, 1863 to December 25, 1863. He rejoined the regiment at Blaine’s Cross Roads, Tennessee on December 26th, but was unable to muster as a Colonel, since the regiment was below the minimum strength. He was appointed Asst. Quartermaster on Feb. 29, 1864, and served in the 3rd Division, 9th Army Corps in the Virginia campaign until the end of the war. Regimental History, p. 317. NOTE 2: The letter refers to three close friends of Jerome: Ben, Joe and Alonzo. NOTE 3: Edwin Stevens, age 39 of Orange, was killed Nov. 16, 1863 at Campbell’s Station, TN. In the retreat from Lenoir’s, at Campbell’s Station, the 36th Regiment lost one officer and three enlisted men, including Stevens, in Confederate General Longstreet’s attack. NOTE 4: On the last page, there is a side note saying “Sad for Col Joslyn.” There is no Joslyn in the Massachusetts 36th Regiment, but there was a Lieutenant Colonel Ed. Joslyn in the 36th Infantry Illinois Volunteers, who fought in East Tennessee in late 1863. According to Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois (http://www.illinoiscivilwar.org/cw36-agr.html), the Thirty-sixth Infantry Illinois Volunteers Regiment took an active part in the battle of Missionary Ridge November 25, 1863, its colors being among the first planted on the Ridge. On Nov. 28, they started under Sheridan for Knoxville, Tenn., to relieve Burnside. They reached that point December 6. Moving out on the 12th, they marched to different points east of Knoxville until they bivouacked in midwinter at Blain's Cross Roads on the 17th, where Jerome may have heard about the Colonel when he arrived there on Dec. 26th. It could not be determined what happened to him, since he may have been killed or wounded between the 17th and 26th. 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, December 27, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Pierce, Jerome Allie Blaines Cross Roads, TN Description An account of the resource From Jerome to Allie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jerome Pierce 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 1863-12-27 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Tom Neubig (transcriber) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904). 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1864 Letter Collection 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 Blans [Blaines] Cross Roads, E. Tenn. Etc. 6th Jan. 1864 My dearest Allie, I wrote you as usual at Billerica on Mond. [Monday], intended to on Sund. [Sunday] but could not, being so very uncomfortable and disturbed by the severe cold weather but if you chance to be at Boston when this reaches you with Ellen’s I knew you would be disappointed if I did not have at least a word for you which I hope I shall always. Here I sit by the fire, paper and writing materials strewed all about me. And what shall I say? Nothing new since Monday only that my tent is more roomy and I expect to take some little comfort reading papers, writing and thinking of you at home. Yesterday wrote a family letter to Billerica and to Jamestown N.Y. Hope to pay my debts in this line sometime. Allie, I always enjoy knowing that you are in “town” and enjoying yourself with the friends and sights and keeping your mind fresh and I trust you will see the brightest side to all things. [Transcriber’s Note: The next four lines of the letter have been heavily crossed out with what appears to be a black pencil to make them illegible.] Your last [letter] with Ellen’s I enjoyed so much. The picture of the friends assembled about you, one reading, Edwd. at the piano, you going to church, Foster’s new book and I always like to know what books he reads. Saw a notice of it and expect it must be very interesting and I think he (and Gen. B. [Burnside]) is one of the institutions of this war. The “Fair” must have been a magnificent affair. Ben and I sat in his tent and read all about it in the Journal. His bro [bother] Isaac is very kind and sends many papers. “Journal”, “Independent” and many from others and forms the Reading Room of the Co. if not the Regt. News from Orange is not plenty, no great change there, but I’m glad you keep up correspondence with friends there for it is appreciated I think as Henry M. [Almost certainly “Mayo”] speaks of it. Had a letter from Charles Smith. Spoke of the gathering etc. I wrote to the ‘Socials’ from Tazewell early so they might receive it in time. Directed it to Finney. You spoke of being pleased etc. that I was in the Com. [Commissary] Dept. We have to learn. I am satisfied that I am better off in the Regt. and besides I should have to report and if you get my last [Insert “letter”] of Monday last, you will see I got help immediately and now you can see the progress and I think for awhile of your little Sergeant and of four dollars a month more although it may be sometime before I can recruit safely, yet I will have a case that you and our darling are remembered. So look cheerfully into the future. Don’t think me thoughtless of how your headaches sometimes and how faithfully you strive. I know all and love you more than I can tell for it and feel that a better day must come by and by out of all this trying and we need only turn to the good book to find comfort and promise. Days are short, but I mean to glean all the comforts I can wherever I am. Did you receive the letter from Tazewell with the little picture of a ‘deer’ for Lulu directing you to send to the care of Lieut. Cross etc.? Be particular and tell me what letters you get. This my second to you this year. Your last was “4th in Dec.” My chimney is built on the front of the tent this time on one side of the end thus [Note: He included a small sketch of his tent.] while my rubber blanket serves for a door. Logs lined with stone and plastered up forms the fireplace and the whole [???] so I can almost stand erect and sit nicely on pine boughs and thus I greet you once more. Do you have any time to read? I wish you could some, just something to cheer and keep in mind something besides work, work for you need it. So do steal a moment once in a while and tell me about it. Some favorite passage in the Scriptures. “Isiah” is a beautiful book full of poetry and comfort and promise. A kiss for Lulu and always for you and the love of your Jerome I enclose a dollar to get some stamps. Have had to get me some gloves, shoes etc. and must keep a little by me. TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES NOTE 1: “Blans Cross Roads” in eastern Tennessee could not be found on a current map. However, the town of Blaine is located approximately twenty miles northeast of Knoxville, Tennessee. The envelope for this letter bears the postmark of Knoxville, Tennessee. Also, in his letter dated January 10, 1864, three days after this letter, Jerome indicates that he was “Near Blaine Cross Roads, Tenn.” The envelope for this letter is also postmarked Knoxville. Therefore, he almost certainly was located near the present town of Blaine, Tennessee, in early January 1864. NOTE 2: It is interesting to note that he mentions his increase in pay as the result of being promoted from corporal to sergeant on January 1, 1864, just prior to the date of this letter. His monthly pay increased from $13.00 to $17.00 as the result of the promotion. It also appears that as the result of his promotion, he was moved to the Commissary Department of his regiment. NOTE 3: Henry Mayo, also from Orange, Massachusetts, enlisted in on the same date, August 4, 1862, as Jerome. 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Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie, January 6, 1864 Subject The topic of the resource Pierce, Jerome Allie Blaine's Cross Roads, TN Description An account of the resource From Jerome to Allie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jerome Pierce 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 1864-01-06 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Josef Rokus (transcriber) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904). 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 #188 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Blaine's Cross Roads, TN Allie Blaine's Crossroads Jerome Peirce TN https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/ae659c806e75dfdf5423d820c3788258.jpg 57438ca98e132a2bfeb3d3616d62d09f https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/e743f72034f5de2ea16f053eab4315d3.jpg 2e512720feca96290e57eb389e39802e 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 Unknown 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 July 13, 1857 My dear Allie, I suppose you will expect something tomorrow so I must “do it” right here in the Counting Room after work, noise and feeling some hungry. So you must not [???] upon much this time. Went out to Stoneham last eve. and of course was not at home exactly. Found everything very pleasant and very busy buying and did not go about only on the place which is fine and [???]. All well there. Lucy and Mrs. Hawkins came in town to see about the latter’s furniture as they are going to housekeeping immediately. They will leave on the journey in about two weeks. Wished to be remembered very kindly to you. Had a pleasant return Monday chatting with Mr. [???] all the way and of course inquired kindly after you and all the folks. Have been very busy indeed but for the weather should feel quite well. Have no news at all to write. Called at Mr. Hall’s Monday eve., also at Masons. All well. Mrs. [???] is about the same. Am rather tired and in no mood for writing but [am] getting along nicely and hope to learn something good from you. How do you get along? Have you been outdoors? Am going to tea at the Restorator and home. Shall be at Mr. L.A. Rooms most of the eve. Lottie H. goes home on Sat., so expected. Went out to Stoneham with Henry, friends. All quite well I believe. Excuse this for tonight and return “good for evil or shabby” at best but with the entire Love of your husband Jerome P.S. Have not seen the Jacob’s. 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 Unknown Letter #3 Subject The topic of the resource Pierce, Jerome Allie Boston, MA. Description An account of the resource From Jerome to Allie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jerome Pierce 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 1857-06-13 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Josef Rokus (Transcriber) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904). 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 #260 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 Jerome Peirce MA