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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. 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 Milton to Allie, September 20, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Bliss, Milton Allie N. Orange, MA. 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). 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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 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. 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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/85f638f7e09709c7b7f8a5bfcc91c328.jpg faefe00bdecfba8c88a5e1d3eb8bd13b https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/6b387893a8dfb4b2c85bad565f261c07.jpg 58f584633d7a927de3908aef91ff9609 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/27bb7a335143f4a7a898e65f244dda58.jpg ccba3f239bf2aa5880742ec9d6956c80 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1862 Letter Archive Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Sunday morning 21st It is little past 8 O’clk A.M Sunday morning and I trust a day of rest. Went out early to get water, wash &c[.] Have to go about half a mile, but the water is good, and as I preffer[?] it all have had no trouble. Have been lying down, reading the Testament, & took a little walk[.] saw Alonzo R. very busy, and well. has written home at F. City. Am feeling very well. have some cold nothing serious. my limbs are getting stronger. expect our next march shall have to carry knapsacks. The “Harper’s Weekly” of 27th contains an excellent map of our rout[e]. “Turners Gap,” is fine scenery, and all along through there was a severe battle, some days before we came and could see some of the marks. several graves of Indiana boys. The battle hereby was near Sharpsburg, where we expect to go next. The 35th Mass and 9th N.H. was badly cut up. Victims are in the barns where we went for water this morn. I have seen enough to show what Slavery has done for the Country. I don’t know as we shall be in action yet but it will not be strange so you must muster your faith and resolution and try to feel that whatever happens will be for the best, for our “boys” have now seen what war is, and are resigned, and will try and do their duty. I have said this much as a matter of duty, as the time has Come to speak so much. I have no thought but to be supported by the same hand that has led us thus far, and which will look after those who are left behind. I wish very much to hear from you, and a mail will overtake us soon I think. I intended to have writ[t]en Mr Walker’s folks--wish you would—and remember me to them. Tell Mother I could not spare the cap nights. Have found it of great value. I suppose she must have heard from Capt J. We are about 70 miles from Washington, and have seen nearly the entire length of Maryland, it being only about 16 miles to the line of Penn. and how the Rebs ever dared to come here is more than I can tell. They say they have lost Fifty thousand men by it (a statement of one of their own officers)[.] The whole Country is mountainous, and a perfect gauntlet for Artillery. the field above us (about two miles off) extended four miles, some say five or six, and is covered with wrecks—old guns [and] wagons—and they are still burying the dead. But I hope a better scene is to come, when we shall return and “smoke the pipe of peace,” and be once more united in our good old Mass home. How and where are you? I need not say how much I think of you all, and may heaven grant a peaceful lot for you, and our darling Lulu. Kiss her for me. Tell her to love mama and be a good girl and not forget her papa[.] We shall be put to duty more than ever. will write others when I can, but for the present I shall write to you only. I get to[o] weary to think of writing more. Inspection, service &c today[.] if I can will add another word, but if I can’t give love to each and all. Don’t get alarmed by reports for some of us will write, whatever takes place. As ever Your loving husband Jerome P Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter / Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie, September 21, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Near Keedysville, MD. Description An account of the resource From Jerome to Allie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Peirce, Jerome Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Jerome Peirce Collection, National Park Service Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available HIST 428 (Spring 2020), University of Mary Washington Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-09-21 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Donald Pfanz (Transcriber) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904). 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Text Any textual data included in the document Waterford Va (Loudo[u]n County) Sat Eve 1st Nov 1862. My own dear Wife, All is stir and Commotion in Camp, and I have but a few moments to write you as we have got to “rally out” and get three days rations for a march on the morrow, Sunday again, Sabbath for the soldier! The mail arrived today, and how eagerly was it received! Letters from you dear Self and Lulu—bless my little darling and a thousand kisses. Sister Abbie, beautiful as ever. Sister Martha Haynes! kindly and affectionate, will reply as soon as possible. Also Edwd Peirce, and two papers, from Mary at O. and Abbie (Register). I hope you will receive this at Billerica where I should like to form one of the Circle. Have been interrupted to get rations and if you Could see what we have you would not think we would starve. My haversack and part of knapsack, stuffed with nice hard bread, unusually white and clean, Salt Pork, very nice, and I have become a great lover of it raw (with mustard) or fried, Coffee, Sugar, Molasses--two little bottles full. We Cook a great deal, and have studied up some rare dishes, with apples, hard bread &c. We have another ration of fresh meat so we have nice steak, occasionally. We have lived far better than I expected, on the whole, so you need not feel concerned. So much about that part, and it is far better and healthier for us to live on our rations, and I really love them and have a grand appetite. A little event yesterday. Got a pass out with Henry M. at noon, got a nice dinner, sat at a table and in chairs for the first time since leaving Mass. Two agreeable Quaker ladies, chatty and good union people. Had fried Ham, nice bread, sauce peach, apple, tomatoes, and other des[s]ert, pumpkin and Apple pies. So we lived for once in “old Virginia.[“] Told them of my family at home, and they seemed to feel deeply the necessity of our Coming from home &c[.] This Country has been strongly for the Union, and the town in particular. It is quite a Village, and a Co of Cavalry was raised here. I wrote a letter the day we left the last Camp, the “Crossing of the Potomac” &c but we have been favored since. It is a beautiful Country, far ahead of Md, and if Yankees could live here a few years it would be still better. The land is rolling, and mountains in the distant [sic] on every hand. Had a good march, about (ten miles)[.] I never bore one as well, and they all tell me I am a “tough one”, so you may feel for the present at least, that I am spared for some good end, I trust. We have done little here but wait for provision trains, and let other divisions move on on [sic] past us. I expect we go to Leesburg tomorrow. My impression is, and I have [heard] it expressed by several, is that we move on to crowd the Rebs into the mountains, where they must starve, fight, or surrender, and so spare life on our side. at the same time, a move up from the South to Richmond, and Congress, Combined will bring things to a close, for all feel that it can’t go on a great while, and I think so. I feel in the best of spirits, study to keep well and cheerful, and grow to the work daily. One thing I must mention. “They say” the letters from here are detained at Washington some days, on account of the movements that are going on. While we get yours the third day, and it seems as tho’ we were near home. I read with much interest, and satisfaction, of your visits at the Harringtons, &c. I want you to go about all you can, and feel that I am in a good work and trying to do my part as becomes a good soldier, and we must trust that all will end well. You did not tell me what you done with the things. I hope they will not be molested. Please send me extra sheets of paper pretty often, as in our large moves the ISutlersI cannot follow us, and it is hard to get passes to go beyond the lines, so even stationa[r]y will be a scarce article. You need not attempt to send me many things, but I wish you would send a silk Colored handkerchief. it will take but a stamp or two. send in a letter, for packages Came today by mail-- Mittens, gloves, and such things, (I have some good gloves, that Albert S gave me), so that I need nothing but the Hdkf. You ask how we wash &c. We get along nicely. Plenty of soap, and good too, and wood and water is a consideration whenever we halt. there is a brook about six roods [sic] from my tent, and I expected to have washed my woollen [sic] shirt today—rest tomorrow. read the Register, and write, but have learned to expect everything and anything. I Keep clean, and have no trouble from vermin or anything of the kind[.] you would see no change, only darker skin and my last winter’s beard. Got a nice bedding of Straw today, and shall sleep warm tonight[.] have not suffered in that line. It is quite mild. Could have bathed comfortably today, and as we are moving South shall not suffer at present. We have our hardships, but we find much that is very pleasant, and become habituated to what would seem to you hard things. Our general fare is much better than my excursion to Thompsons pond, that summer, especially in the way of sleeping. I may not think to answer all your questions, but you must repeat them. On the last march Came upon one or two pretty feathers, in the road, which I send for book marks for Lulu. I hope she will be careful of them, for her papa’s sake, and the associations, for I catched at them quick, while in full step, with crowd front and rear, and my load to steady &c. One is a guinea hen, which abound here. They have solid stone churches here, without spires, standing off in the fields, shaded by trees, and grave yard near by, and looking quite picturesque (do I spell the last word aright?) We passed one Called Rehoboth. They all have some Scriptural, or pretty name. It is late, and must close, for the hour is long past 1/2 past 8 for “out lights,” but a great many are writing, and they seem disposed to give us time for a word. Tell Abbie I appreciated the picture of the scene at the Drs[?] Sund[ay] Eve, but oh what a contrast to where I was! refer her to my last letter. Will write her when I can, but on the march all is uncertain and time is not our own, but give her much love. Mr Stevens & H. Boyden were left at the hospital in Weaverton Md. Boyden was not very well--weak from Measles. Mr S. I did not suppose, unable to come on. Some get detailed to act as nurses in hospitals. he may do so—has not come up yet. I may add a word in the morn, if not, Adieu. love to all from you[r] loving, wand[er]ing husband[.] Jerome Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter / Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie, November 1, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Waterford, VA. 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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. 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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 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). 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Title A name given to the resource 1862 Letter Archive Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Sunday Eve Dec 15/62 Friend Jerome Many times after reading your letters breathing earnest patriotism and a manly devotion to our beloved land have I thought of writing you, but have felt as though you had so many friends who were nearer, I would be rather an intrusion, but your intimation in the last I was privileged to read decided me to write[.] I have much enjoyed the reading of your letters home, and rejoiced that amid all the excitement new experiences of the war, you were as your friends might expect, as ever true to your own love of right & duty. Your wife made me a very pleasant tho’ short call one day, and I was glad to see how earnestly she strove to emulate your patriotism, which her true woman’s heart yet felt the trial & the struggle. How strange, how often unreal even after these long weary months of war seems the accounts we read of the battles, in which our noblest & best are contending for the best Government, & the dearest interests of man. The course of the South seems so suicidal that apart from its wickedness, one can but wonder at its folly. Heaven seems to have left them, to strike the death blow at their own “barbarous peculiar institution”, but most earnestly do I hope & pray, that we may not have to continue this fearful strife, this waste of life, this terrible carnage much longer. Yet fearful as this is, tis better than any compromise, that seeks to reinstate Slavery and its power. I have heard northern sympathisers [sic] urge, that we might at least be satisfied with the Savior’s teachings & example, that he did not attack the evils & existing institutions of his day, as we are doing now. As if there ever was, a more revolutionising [sic] rule, than the golden one of “Do to others as ye would have them do to you[.]” We are living friend J. in stirring times. God is I believe punishing us, as we do deserve, for our long compr[om]ising with this dark sin of Slavery, when we had not even the plea the Southerner had, that we were born & educated in its shadow, & therefore could not realise [sic] its wrong, as outsiders might. But the day for compromise is past. I trust better now fight it out, that Liberty & righteous Peace may dawn upon our Land, and the generations yet to live here, aye & the whole world may bless us. The South will gain methinks far more than the North in a new civilisation [sic], new incentives to labor & an elevation of all its inhabitants, and therefore higher moral & intellectual life. Rev Chandler Robbins gave us a good sermon this morn, on receiving the kingdom of heaven as a [“]little child,” by having our hearts as docile, reverent & receptive as the little child. When we all do that how much more glorious a thing will life be to each one of us—then War & the fearful sins which lead to War will be done away, and the will of God will indeed be done on earth. Since your last letter, has been the fearful fighting at Fredericksburg, what must have made many anxious hearts here, till letters again tell them of the welfare of loved ones. It must have been terrible, and still the “on to Richmond” looms before us, making our hearts tremble at the dangers that await the loved brave ones. I am looking forward to the First of Jan /63 with great interest, believing the “procla[ma]tion[“] of our good president will bring good results, so far as it is carried out. What are your expectations? Tis almost 11, and I must haste to say Good Night. Your good Sister A. doubtless keeps you informed of Charlestown items, and Mr. Murray probably fills the gap, so I shall not try aught in that direction. Sisters are well & join me, in good wishes & kind remembrances to you. May He who is ever near us, watch over you & guard you, & return you safely to those who love you. Tis perhaps hardly in keeping with your surroundings yet I must wish you “A Happy Christmas & New Year.” I subscribe myself as ever Your friend S A Waldo 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 S. A. Waldo to Jerome, December 15, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Waldo, S. A. Description An account of the resource From S. A. Waldo to Jerome Peirce Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource S. A. Waldo Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Jerome Peirce Collection, National Park Service Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available HIST 428 (Spring 2020), University of Mary Washington Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-12-15 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Donald Pfanz 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 6.5 X 7.75 12.5 X 7.75 6.55 X 7.75 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 #50 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Could not be determined Jerome Peirce S. A. Waldo