25 10 273 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/6cfd8dd9dfe5be74da3a823652224e03.jpg d58c29aebc898f20657f196e644dd571 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/0e49a16cb1ec4b4e5d31d530e256d644.jpg 76bd9434acfd0e711d33f9f9935e537a 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 Billerica, Nov. 28, 1869 My Dear Mother, Aunt Abbie got home safely. I was very glad to see her. She is sick abed with a headache today. She has not been up yet. I do not know whether she will get up today or not. Grandpa, Grandma, Uncle Frank and Uncle Joseph have gone to church. Alfred and I are keeping house. It is not windy today. Frolio and Daisy are sleeping in the large rocking chair. I had a candy feast yesterday afternoon with the candy you sent me. It was very nice and I thank you very much for it. Aunt Mamie is at Lowell. I am having a very nice time here this morning. When do you think you shall come up again? I hope you will soon, as I should like to see you very much. I do not know of any news to tell you. Please write to me soon, as I should like to hear from you. Aunt Abbie thinks that one of her Verbenas is going to blossom. I think so too. Uncle M. has taken down that old shed out at his house. It looks quite funny. You can see over to Mr. Ellicot’s out of her end window now. It is quite pleasant. After dinner. Grandpa and Grandma have got home from church. Uncle Frank and Uncle Joseph have not got home yet from the Sunday school. I must say goodbye now. From your loving Lulu Dear Albinia, Lulu has left room for me to write. How are you, not sick I hope. After going through so much, it must be a satisfaction to you, to feel that you have been so useful to those that were so sorely afflicted, how sad it is for the Dr. and Mrs. Meriman. Eliza Rogers came to me to learn the particulars, had heard nothing, only what was in the papers, and Mrs. [???] Crosby did not hear of her death till the afternoon she was buried. Would have liked to have you down. She was so glad you were where you could be there and that Abbie and Mary went down. She seemed to feel her death very much, said it had not been out of her mind since she heard of it. Mr. Hussey referred to her beautifully this morn, and prayed for them that had so justly loved her. I suppose Mary went to Lowell as she has not come home. Nat came in on his way to the cars. I thought perhaps she would be so tired out, that she would not go, was glad you took her home with you that night. Abbie was quite tired yesterday but worked some, today has not been up. Hope she will feel smarter tomorrow. Have not heard from Hattie since she wrote to Frank, suppose we shall soon. Have been very busy all the week, have got the pig meat out of the way. Hope to sew lots this week, have a pair of pants to make for Father and shirts and jumpers, before I can take hold of the work you left. I cannot work more than all the time, can I? And now do be careful and take care of your precious self, and not work too hard. Come home as soon as you can. I think Lulu’s cough is getting better slowly. She is very good and takes some sweet oil. Love to all and [a] great deal to yourself, Mother I have had my cloak made over. Like it very much, only the sleeves are short. Have not heard from Louisa. 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 Lulu and Mother to Allie, November 28, 1869 Subject The topic of the resource Lulu Mother Billerica, MA. 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Text Any textual data included in the document LETTER TRANSCRIPTION Arcadia St., Dorchester [Mass.] April 26th/75 Dear Mrs. Peirce I yesterday thought I should write to you, but we all (that is Mr. and Mrs. Swan, Nellie and myself) went to Cambridge to attend the services at Mr. Everett’s funeral. It was a long ride and when we got home, I was very tired and did not feel like writing. After the services, the relatives and friends who intended going to Forest Hills were requested to remain till those who did not go, had left the house. There were a considerable many of our old acquaintance. Mrs. Davis, Flowers, Pikeman, Archer and others who came and shook hands and spoke with me. Misses Stetson and Walker, Mrs. Y. Forster, Miss Balfour and others. I could not name all. Dr. Ellis and Mr. Hall conducted the services. Mr. Hall read the scriptures and a “Hymn” “My God I thank thee, may no thought ere deem thy chastisements severe”. Then Dr. Ellis made some remarks speaking of their connection with each other even from their childhood - of the goodness and purity of his character, its simplicity and devotedness to his duty. Mrs. Swan thought him very excellent that he did not say any too much, it seemed just what Mr. Everett was. Dr. E. [Ellis] at the close of his remarks read a favorite hymn of Mr. Everett’s beginning “Behold the western evening light! It melts in deeper gloom.” Mr. Hall followed with a few remarks of the same tenor, the beauty and purity of his life and then closed with prayer. We did not go to Forest Hill but returned home. There were not as many as I expected to see there. Mr. Grunnell was there, Lizzie Hurd and others that Nellie saw that I did not. He died Friday morning. He had a comfortable night and died very gently without suffering. A truly good man has passed from this world. I hope to go to Charlestown next Saturday to spend Sunday. I shall probably come out Monday and may meet you in the cars. I did not calculate to stay but we are going to have some floor varnishing done which will be more convenient to have our family small. Katie is going and I expect to and Nellie will probably go somewhere. Monday I shall expect to see you. Give my love to Lucy. Yours with love M. H. Lorring TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES (Josef Rokus) NOTE 1: The hymn “My God, I thank Thee…” was written by Andrews Norton (1786-1853). The first stanza reads as follows: My God, I thank Thee! May no thought E’er deem Thy chastisement severe; But may this heart, by sorrow taught, Calm each wild wish, each idle fear. NOTE 2: The hymn “Behold the evening light…” was written by William B. O. Peabody (1799-1847). The first few lines read as follows: Behold the western evening light; It melts in deepening gloom, So calmly Christians sink away Descending to the tomb. 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 M.H. Lorring to Allie, April 26, 1875 Subject The topic of the resource Lorring, M.H. Allie Dorchester, MA. Description An account of the resource From M.H. Lorring to Allie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource M.H. 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Text Any textual data included in the document Winchester N.H. Sept 10, 1863 Dear Mrs. Peirce We received your letter written soon after the death of my dear brother in due season. We were very happy to receive a letter so full of feeling and Christian sympathy. Father wished me to answer it and I now improve an opportunity to do so. I cannot tell you what our feelings were when we heard of his death. It came like a thunderbolt. We did not know he was sick until we heard of his death. If I could only have been there to minister to his needs in his last hours, I should have felt differently, but it was not so to be and we ought not to murmur at the ways of Providence. His ways are not our ways. He takes the dearest objects of our affections from us and we can do nothing but bid them farewell and look to God for assistance to bear all with patience and Christian fortitude. Augustus died very young but I trust he has not lived in vain. He has been a good boy always, a kind brother to me. I cannot realize that he is indeed gone, that I shall never look upon his face again. His work is early done but faithfully I trust and he is now enjoying the happiness of Heaven. He has no more foes to face, no more trials to endure, but is forever blest. Hiram Woodward, when writing to his Aunt, of him says: “Let the autumn winds harp on the drooping leaves their softest requiem over him, let winter’s purest snow rest spotless upon his grave, let spring entwine her brightest garlands for his tomb, and summer gild it with her brightest sunshine, for it will be long, long ere we shall look upon his like again.” I cannot but be thankful that he had soldier friends around him to close his eyes and perform the last sad offices for my dear brother. I feel that although far from dear ones at home, he was tenderly buried by his companions. Although I may never visit his grave and drop affectionate tears thereon, yet will the clear dews of heaven moisten it, the birds will sing their sweet songs near him and the God of our fathers will guard his dust carefully and tenderly. Father has visited the Captain of the Company. He is sick in Templeton. He spoke of your husband and said he was a noble soldier and honored his position. I was very glad to hear from him. I hope he may be spared to come back to you, to make glad your home, for I know you must be very, very lonely. How many sad and lonely homes have been caused by this cruel Rebellion. I would like to see little Lulu, kiss her for me. I dare say she has forgotten me, but I remember her. She must be a great deal of company for you in your lonely life. I am now at Mr. Atherton’s in Winchester boarding. I teach here in the neighborhood, have a very pleasant school. Please write me if you receive this and direct to Winchester N.H. Remember me with much love as your true friend Maria M. Bliss. TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE (Josef Rokus) Maria Bliss’ brother, Augustus E. Bliss, enlisted as a Private at age 18 from Orange, Massachusetts, on August 4, 1862, the same date that Jerome enlisted. He died of disease on July 24, 1863, at Milldale, Mississippi. Jerome wrote about the death of Augustus Bliss in his letter Number 143 in this collection, dated July 26, 1863, as follows: “Poor [Augustus] Bliss. I seldom or never felt so sad towards one who was not a relative. He was beautiful in death, fair as marble but, oh, the aching hearts at home. He was always dutiful and prompt and kept clear of the vices of Army life but his work is nobly done and it is well. He lies nearby at the edge of the woods where the birds are singing and noble trees wavering over him.” Further research indicates that that his remains were reinterred at the Vicksburg National Cemetery at some point in time. The cemetery records show that Augustus Bliss was a Private in Company H of the 36th Massachusetts Regiment, that he died on July 24, 1863, and that he is buried in Grave No. 9700 in Section Q of the cemetery. In addition, Augustus Bliss is mentioned in a letter dated March 7, 1864, (Letter No. 200 in this collection) that Rev. Levi Ballou sent to Jerome approximately two months before Jerome was killed as follows: “Remember us to all the Orange soldiers, Henry Mayo, Nelson Smith, Joseph H. Pierce, Edmund Ward, C. C. Harris, Artimus Goddard. The Lord bless them all. Br. Edwin Stevens ever faithful, true and worthy we can meet no more on earth; and Harrison Goddard, A. Bliss, D. Mellen, D. Stearns, H. Boyden all have offered up their lives on their country’s altar and fallen in a noble and worthy cause.” This collection of letters includes a letter sent by Maria Bliss’ father, Milton Bliss, to Allie (No. 160), dated September 20, 1863, also lamenting the death of his son. 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 Maria to Allie, September 10, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Bliss, Maria M. Allie Winchester, NH Description An account of the resource From Maria to Allie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Maria M. Bliss Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Jerome Peirce Collection, National Park Service Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available HIST 428 (Spring 2020), University of Mary Washington Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-09-10 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). 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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 “Hurricane Hollow”—“Pleasant Valley” Feb 12th [1857] My Dear “Brother” I am up spending the afternoon and evening at my “Father’s” and at Allie’s request I have commenced a line to you, hoping you will pardon the liberty. We are having a splendid time, of course, as we always do when together. I wish you could happen in, it would add much to our pleasure; we have eaten an apple for you tonight. I am expecting my folk’s after me soon and must close. I can’t write and talk at the same time. From you friend Mary Eliza Dear “Brother Jerry”, Mary E. is getting ready to go home and I am sleepy a little but must say a word to you, mustn’t I? Allie says so and I want to but what shall it be? First of all, let me offer my sympathy to the dear sick ones who I heartily hope are much better. Will try and send Hatie a little cordial of words as soon as she gets able to receive it. Wish I could only do more. Ask her if I take my harp and play some pretty little ditties upon it whether it would soothe her in her hours of pain. To your dear sister, too, tell her the “Angel voices” which have spoken so lovingly to me, I trust will not fail to whisper something cheering to her. And to you, “brother dear” let me offer much, very much of the good. “Sister Abbie” It is nearly ten o’clock but I must not let the week pass without sending you something, dear Jerome, for Saturday, how different from what I thought when I wrote last, that instead of your reading a poor serial from me , that we should be together listening to each other “face to face”, but so it is, and we will try and be patient, although it may be hard. I must say I was very much disappointed when I read your last, because you were not coming and to hear of the sickness of the dear ones at home. I was in hopes they would not anyone have it, it was so long since you were taken but it is so ordered by the “All Wise” and we will bow in humble submission. I was made happy to know that you are all [???]. Love to “sister Kate”. Tell her I think of her much and wish I could come in and see her. Tell “Katy” that sister Allie wishes she could come and sooth her pain and Abby and Mary will write to her soon. M. has been away since yesterday noon with her school friends. I heard she went a coasting this afternoon. I am very glad you are gaining so fast and trust you may continue to do so. I am writing in the sitting room and the folks are very social and it would not be strange if there were some mistakes. The girls are expected every moment from the singing school. Hattie has spent the day at Aunt Parker’s. Aunt P. had a letter from Aunt Susan from Lawrence, said she heard that you had been sick, wanted to know particulars. She is Father’s eldest sister, a very good lady, one I hope you will like her. She has had many trials but has met them with a Christian spirit. Cousin Thaddeus Jaquith from Andover Is attending school here, wanted me to show him a certain picture I had. Says he should like to see the original. Abby has had a letter from Mrs. Berry. Hatty knew she could not get well, was reconciled and happy. Shall I tell you what I am doing, dear Jerry? Well, I am quilting. Wish you could look in and see me but you shall see it when you come. When will that be? It is six weeks since you were here. Will it be six weeks longer? I hope not but will try and be very patient. I had a letter from Mr. Setty, Tuesday. It is almost eleven and I am feeling tired, so must close. Love to “Lonz”. Write Sunday, good night. For ever loving, Allie P.S. May I not be selfish once in a while. TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE (Josef Rokus) Although no year is indicated on this letter, based on the dates of the letters just before and after this one and a handwritten notation on the envelope, the year was almost definitely 1857. 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 Mary Eliza to Jerome, From Sister Abbie to Jerome, From Allie to Jerome, February 12, 1857 Subject The topic of the resource Eliza, Mary Abbie Allie Peirce, Jerome "Pleasant Valley" Description An account of the resource From Mary Eliza to Jerome From Sister Abbie to Jerome From Allie to Jerome Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary Eliza Sister Abbie Allie 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 1857-02-12 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). 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 #237 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant "Hurricane Hollow"--"Pleasant Valley" "Hurricane Hollow" "Pleasant Valley" Allie Jerome Peirce Mary Eliza Sister Abbie https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/44912a6d4316372517cf47319fb9eb2a.jpg 448eed356f57b2ef1585cf2c886576a3 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 N. Orange, [Massachusetts] Sept. 20th, 1863 Mrs. Peirce, I cannot help expressing my thanks to you for your kind letter last month when I was in great affliction. I will not undertake to express to you my feeling caused by the death of my son. As you are a kind hearted woman, you can sympathize with my bereaved family. Captain Sawyer is at home in Templeton. I went to see him a few days ago. He spoke in the same way about my son that your husband did, and he also spoke well of his men that went from Orange, but he spoke in particular praise of Mr. Jerome Peirce. He said that he honored his office and that a nobler man he did not find. If I was alone in my affliction, I do not know as I could bear up under the load, but these trials are visiting most all families in my vicinity and I can look around and see those that are in worse condition than myself. If I have to part with my son, I had rather he would lay down his life for the benefit of the country than any other way, as I consider that millions yet unborn are to reap the benefits of this great sacrifice. May God’s Blessings visit all people but especially those in the Federal Army. Give my respects to your husband. Milton Bliss TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES NOTE 1: 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 2: Milton Bliss’ son, Augustus E. Bliss, enlisted as a Private at age 18 from Orange, Massachusetts, on August 4, 1862, the same date that Jerome enlisted. He died of disease on July 24, 1863, at Milldale, Mississippi. Jerome wrote about the death of Augustus Bliss in his letter Number 143 in this collection, dated July 26, 1863, as follows: “Poor [Augustus] Bliss. I seldom or never felt so sad towards one who was not a relative. He was beautiful in death, fair as marble but, oh, the aching hearts at home. He was always dutiful and prompt and kept clear of the vices of Army life but his work is nobly done and it is well. He lies nearby at the edge of the woods where the birds are singing and noble trees wavering over him.” Further research indicates that that his remains were reinterred at the Vicksburg National Cemetery at some point in time. The cemetery records show that Augustus Bliss was a Private in Company H of the 36th Massachusetts Regiment, that he died on July 24, 1863, and that he is buried in Grave No. 9700 in Section Q of the cemetery. In addition, Augustus Bliss is mentioned in a letter dated March 7, 1864, (Letter No. 200 in this collection) that Rev. Levi Ballou sent to Jerome approximately two months before Jerome was killed as follows: “Remember us to all the Orange soldiers, Henry Mayo, Nelson Smith, Joseph H. Pierce, Edmund Ward, C. C. Harris, Artimus Goddard. The Lord bless them all. Br. Edwin Stevens ever faithful, true and worthy we can meet no more on earth; and Harrison Goddard, A. Bliss, D. Mellen, D. Stearns, H. Boyden all have offered up their lives on their country’s altar and fallen in a noble and worthy cause.” This collection of letters includes a letter sent by Mrs. Bliss to Allie (No. 159), dated September 10, 1863, also lamenting the death of her son. 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Description An account of the resource From Milton to Allie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Milton Bliss Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Jerome Peirce Collection, National Park Service Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available HIST 428 (Spring 2020), University of Mary Washington Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-09-20 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Josef Rokus (trancriber) 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 "7.96 X 9.82" - 1st Scan (JPG) Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Letter #160 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant N. Orange, MA Allie MA Milton Bliss N. Orange 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). 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 #251 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 Jaquith 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/6e8ac5314505d1b70acd47fc17e9412a.jpg 6e5eb8554668381726e489f6f3671f3f https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/7f6981748f755ee6de513efea0b8f10a.jpg 23817c13e8065c8f3d3bbf093533de8a 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 Billerica Feb 12, [1857] Dear Jerome, I was very happy to have a word from your own dear self, and to know that you are getting so well again. Surely we have much to be thankful for. I hope and trust, on this, that your Sister and Haty are getting along nicely. Give much love and sympathy from me. How I wish I could do something for them, but I know that all that love and kinship can do will be done and our Father in heaven will order all things wisely and for our good, if we put our trust in him. It seems a long time since you were here. We little thought when we bade you good bye, what was to be, before we met again. I thought you did not look well and I made the remark to Mr J. [Jaquith]. He said that he noticed it. I believe that people often have better health afterward and I trust you will. If you cannot take your place at the corner of the table just now, we will keep your place in our hearts bright and warm until you think it safe to come. Then you will find more than one glad to see you. I will take as good care of A. [Allie] as I can, but I think she is growing selfish. I hear you say, “Why?” I asked her to let me see something the other day [and] she said “no.” I thought then that I would tell you about it. I knew you would see to it when you get here. My love to your Sister Lucy, and a large share to yourself and now, Dear Jerry, I must say good night and pleasant dreams. Yours affect[ionately] Mother J [Jaquith] TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE (Josef Rokus) No year is indicated in the date of this letter. However, based on the dates of the letters immediately before and after this letter, the year is almost certainly 1857. 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 J (Jaquith) to Jerome, February 12, 1857 Subject The topic of the resource Mother J (Jaquith) Peirce, Jerome Billerica, MA. Description An account of the resource From Mother J (Jaquith) to Jerome Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mother J (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 1857-02-12 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 #238 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. Billerica MA. Jerome Peirce Mother J (Jaquith) https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/2b5e1658cdcede4f98c5b62e8eabaf8f.jpg 228ceb5e21081b2c37b7d4fb98b93dca https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/c24b66ddef3f12fcb9add2deae1cd700.jpg adf4311371477e6c75966175566a933a https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/7e10ba80057fcd18c4a6163d8807bce6.jpg beac71414840660fada96c1d106321c3 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 Near Petersburg July 4 1864 Mrs. Jerome Peirce Madam – Your note came duly to hand. Should have answered it before but it would have been useless so far as concerns a final settlement with the U.S. Gov. as it is also useless now. You are of course anxious to know all about your husband’s affairs and I shall lose no time in notifying you when I can do so. You know we are in the field. Our Co. [Company] books, blanks and all Co. papers which would be very necessary for me to have in order to send you final statements that you may settle his account are left behind on boats on the James River and I don’t expect to see them again during the present campaign. Respecting Sergeant’s death, I am afraid I can tell you but little more than J.H. has already written. I can with truth say that Sergt. was an esteemed friend of mine. That Co. H. had no other such a man – purely patriotic – philanthropic, ever lending a helping hand in sickness and working for his Comrades as well as for himself. His morals to the Lord as you must know were strictly pure. No Profanity or Obscenities ever crossed his lips. Well he preserved, while a soldier, the character he bore while at home. No one can say too much in his praise. His loss is felt not only in his family but in his Co. and Regt. and wherever he was known. The two last nights that he lived Jerome and I slept together. On the morning of the 12th of May [we] went forth to meet the Enemy. Jerome knew our danger yet faced it like a brave soldier and was first of our company to fall. I did not see him fall as we were falling back under a cover of a fence, the enemy coming down on us and occupying the ground on which he fell. Consequently his body was in the enemy’s hands for about 15 minutes. When we charged forward and not only took the ground we lost but a great deal more. Jerome’s body lay in a very exposed position, it was impossible to move it. But I went to him and took his Memorandum Book for I felt as though I ought to make an effort to secure some memento. The Book I gave to J.H. His body had to remain until after dark when we buried it the best that circumstances would permit. He was killed at about 7 o.c. [o’clock] AM. His other effects I turned over to J.H. I also found the bullet that killed him. I took it from his left Breast – no one moved him after he was hit, he must have died instantly. His grave is in a Pine Grove - well marked. I sympathize with you in your affliction and shall be happy to serve you when opportunity arises. If it is ever [???] and agreeable, I would very much like a photograph of Jerome. I wish to be remembered to Joseph Pierce and family. Should be happy to hear from them. I am yours in sympathy Philip G. Woodward First [Lt.] Commanding Co. H 36th M. [Massachusetts] V. [Volunteers] P.S. Me and my rifle platoon’s on picket which accounts for this Paper being so much soiled and so small. Woodward A note written upside down at the top of the first page reads as follows: “Jerome was paid up to the 29th of July 1864. I don’t know how his clothing account is as the books are not available.” TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES NOTE 1: Old Point Comfort is a point of land located in Hampton, Virginia, and lies at the extreme tip of the Virginia Peninsula at the mouth of Hampton Roads. NOTE 2: The following is taken from the roster section of the Unit History of the 36th Massachusetts Regiment of Volunteers: Philip G. Woodward. 25. From Orange, Massachusetts. Enlisted as a Sergeant, in Co. H on Aug. 6, 1862; Promoted to Second Lieutenant on Oct. 26, 1863; Not mustered; Promoted to First Lieutenant on May 15, 1864; Wounded in action at Cold Harbor, Va., on June 3, 1864; Promoted to Captain on Oct. 11, 1864; Mustered out with the Regiment on June 8, 1865. (Jerome Peirce enlisted as a Corporal in Orange, Massachusetts, on Aug. 4, 1862.) NOTE 3: The “J.H.” referred to in this letter, and frequently in other letters, was almost certainly 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. He 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 4: On July 3, 1864, one day prior to the date of the above letter by Lt. Woodward, Capt. J. B. Smith, commanding officer of the 36th Massachusetts Regiment, wrote the below “official” report regarding Sgt. Peirce’s death. A copy of this document is found in Sgt. Jerome Peirce’s Pension File, and it was used by Albinia as part of her application for her widow’s pension. Capt. Smith was Lt. Woodward’s immediate superior in the chain of command. 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 Philip G. Woodward to Allie, July 4, 1864 Subject The topic of the resource Woodward, Philip G. Allie Petersburg, VA. Description An account of the resource From Philip G. Woodward to Allie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Philip G. Woodward 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 1864-07-04 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 #226 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Near Petersburg, VA. Allie Lt. Co. H 36th M. [Massachusetts] V. [Volunteers] Petersburg VA. Philip G. Woodward https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/6b59f861368307490f08181c8b546245.jpg 6d1943ad2fe27483197f0fce5cb5b152 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/8f3b51cfc23daf321fe33b6ba10ff6d9.jpg 5fbc3a9facde2778b0366beb962a5c6d https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/4a90ef9aeb9e9fc99306dfc003e64987.jpg 86d703dd1788d9ae24e849265570b23b https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/c409efccc8876f7ef4e2aa3bc5f93006.jpg 788b0e291ff39690ad759ed3e6333c5a https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/698fbb31b8920b90bf53589cf9158b45.jpg 5eebba7da97528a8c6d3a058ce1071fb https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/b7bd1f7f40e3507997bdde6aef95a059.jpg 89394830f532ef70736d8d3953ff9b50 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 Tell me now, my Allie dear Tell me Allie if you will What is this new tale I hear Of the doings on the hill? On the hill whose street is “green” Even in the winter time. Dear old winter! Though the showers Snow upon us from above Causeth no cold wind to lower Causeth no chill wind to move O’er the blossom love which springeth Springeth up in gentle hearts. Tell me now, my little Abbie Tell me Abbie, if you will Is it true your bright hopes rally Round the corner on the hill? Corner where a neighbor lives Who can “Pierce” a maiden’s heart. Was it wicked for our neighbor Thus to “pierce” dear Allie’s heart? No, oh no, for ‘twas love’s labor Done with love’s sweet pointed dart And we’ll hope, yes, hope most fondly This is not “Love’s Labor Lost.” Thus it happened, so they say - They who bear the tale to me - From your home you came away Visiting Maria P. There a friendship new was formed - Formed and ripened into love. How impressive was that visit! Visit made in winter’s cold! Fraught with tender memories is it, Memories which may ne’er grow old. Memories which must ever linger Round the heart in freshness green. When I saw you weeks ago - Saw you but at church a minute Then I did not, could not know All the things that happened in it. But ‘twould seem a change came o’er O’er the spirit of your dream. Listen, Allie, while I tell - Listen, love, with heart and ear, That it pleaseth me full well This new love tale which I hear. This engagement made between Friend Jerome and Allie J. I will hope that these two hearts Now becoming “twain in one” Shielded from suspicions darts Have a union true begun Union true of heart and soul Leading on to higher life. I’ll not say - may only roses Bloom along thy path in life. But may every day that closes Be with holy progress rife. Progress in the inner life - Life “eternal, sacred, sure.” Every station hath its crosses, Crosses every mortal hath, Joys and sorrows, gains and losses, Checkered lie in every path. But life’s trials rightly borne Lead us on to future good. So these two shall walk together Hand in hand and heart to heart, And in bright or cloudy weather Love and faith shall ne’er depart. Love and faith in one another, Love and faith in God above. And life’s discipline shall bring Strength and happiness and peace. Blossoms in your path shall spring Plants whose fragrance ne’er shall cease. Plants of heavenly birth which grow Grow in humble, loving hearts. Why, dear Allie, I’m astonished! What a ditty I have writ! By its length I am admonished ‘Tis high time for me to quit. Quit the theme which is so pleasant, Pleasant - both to you and me. I have known Jerome from childhood, And I know he’s good and true. And no other one you’d find would Strive more hard the right to do. - So I hope you’ll lead each other Onward, upward, heavenward – home. There, there - little one I’ll leave you, Leave you for a little space. But with this my love receive you And, before I see your face Write and of your welfare tell One who signs a simple L. Given at the Spring Hill home, One the twenty-sixth of March, When the warm spring sun has come, Mounting high in heaven’s arch. The year in course I here affix, ‘Tis eighteen hundred fifty six. TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE (Josef Rokus) This poem was written on March 26, 1856, apparently shortly after Jerome and Allie became engaged, per the last stanza of the poem. They were married on September 10, 1857. The name of the author, identified only by “L”, could not be determined but he/she was obviously a friend of both Allie and 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 probably Jerome to Allie, March 26, 1856 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Description An account of the resource From probably Jerome to Allie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Probably 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 1856-03-26 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Barb Davidson (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 #234 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Location not indicated Allie Jerome Peirce