26 10 273 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/9d5734b46a59e4572f390780af8aacce.jpg 9f896b708ffe53e500cec221eaef6bd1 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/3bf281a1d4fbdc492bbc0ed66b9600e0.jpg ba43e55db7db6c57ed109d0ee225468b https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/cc19ceed05f50692da2f4afe180a367e.jpg fa53d300847e2c6a7de220b5ca00c9d2 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 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. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1863 Letter Archive Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document LETTER TRANSCRIPTION April 16/63 Friend Jerome, Your last letter from Kentucky interested me very much and I felt sad as is the war that calls you there. You would much enjoy this new experience of seeing so much more of our glorious country. I did not know you had visited the West before. Harper’s Ferry must indeed of itself well repay a visit there and though your heart must be pained at the desolations of War, still you are doubtless storing your memory with beautiful history never to be forgotten, and if as I hope and trust you are spared for many years to look back upon this fearful struggle amid the many regrets it will ever [???] there will be mingled a true pride that much as slavery had corrupted us, we were yet strong and courageous enough to rise in our strength. I trample it under foot when it dared to put its sacrilegious hands on our government. I have a class in school studying our Constitution and as I feel the farseeing wisdom of those who framed it, I wonder how the wicked adherents of slavery have ever been able to pervert its liberty loving policy and my whole nature is roused to protest against it ever again shedding its baneful influence over our land. We have gained, we are gaining much and ere very long I believe this most wicked rebellion that was ever known (for there never was so good a government before known) must [???] have our land the better for the fearful storm that has swept over it, just as a fearful thunder shower clears the air and makes everything brighten and [???] before it. I returned a week ago yesterday from a visit to Brooklyn, N.Y. and while there I heard from Rev Mr. Flaplly a very fine discussion on unconditional loyalty as a religious duty for every one of us. His arguments were convincing and I enjoyed it very much. He seemed to have great faith in the power of the two civilizations of the North and South if once fully pitched (as a peaceful struggle) against each other to settle this matter. Freedom must be better if her sons and daughters are but true and enduring. They were talking of having a Union [???] and having every man to sign it. Ever since President Lincoln fully pledged himself to freedom by his proclamation, I have felt sure however much of struggle, trial or defeat ever there may be before us, we are sure of victory at last. I do not understand President Lincoln’s policy, but I do not believe he will ever take a step backward and boldly steer the ship forward, putting his trust in Him who will make the path clear and straight before us. For you, Jerome, and your noble brothers in the field my hearty thanks with grateful emotions that you could have your dear ones in God’s hands and go forth to defend our dear land and I daily pray that your efforts may be a blessing to our whole land. Rev. Mr. Everett says he feels only the good results from this war will be the awakening throughout our whole land a deeper truer patriotism than has ever been felt here before, that the children will now [???] in a deeper love of liberty than ever. I was much gratified by your last letter and the “holly” you gathered to put in it. When you have time, shall be glad to hear from you again. Sisters join in kind regard, As ever, your friend S. A. Waldo TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE (Josef Rokus) There are several references to letters from “Miss Waldo” or “S. A. Waldo” or the Waldo family in Jerome’s letters. In addition, there are some letters from her to “Friend Jerome” in this collection of letters. 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, April 16, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Waldo, S. A. Peirce, Jerome Camp Dick Robinson Bryantsville, KY. Description An account of the resource From S. A. 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Text Any textual data included in the document Feb. 16, 1863 Friend Jerome, Mr. Murray mentioned tonight that there was an opportunity of sending to you, and as I have been wanting to write again, I hasten to improve it. I was much obliged for your kind letter, and wish I could hope to write something that might interest you. I was delighted to learn by one of your letters that your valued friend “Will Shakespeare” had at last reached you and you could part heart and mind with his imitable portrayal of character. Had all our soldiers as good resources in pursuing intellectual and moral culture as yourself, there would be much less to dread from the influences of camp life and our men would return to their homes and friends, nobler, better from their hard experiences of the past two years. But it must be very hard for you to bear up against the many difficulties and hardships of a soldier’s life. Were there but as much true patriotism among our politicians as among our brave soldiers, I should look for a much speedier peace. As it is, they will doubtless drag on longer than they need. But let politicians take what course they may, there is a power behind them I believe to which they must yield. Whether they will is now proving to them and to us all that there is a “Providence that shapes our ways, roughhew them as we will.” God is teaching us lessons we have long slighted in a way not to be resisted. I can scarcely conceive of a greater change of feeling in the public mind and have since the war has begun and I trust and believe the good work will go on till we are ready to bear the “Ark of Liberty” God has entrusted to us. Onward till every human being through the length and breadth of our land may be free. The outrageous course of the opposition at the North after slavery has shown so plainly the clever fool is past my comprehension and shows that we must yet suffer from humiliation and punishment as we are brought to our true positions and our duty. Me thinks [I think] you soldiers who have been made to bear the brunt of all our troubles, will see and realize the evils of slavery as Ben Butler claims that he has done. Again a change in the leader of the Army of the Potomac and we wait to see what Gen[eral] Hooker will accomplish. While frequent changes I should think would hinder the progress of victory for us, but still we hope, wait and thirst for the “good time coming.” I have been greatly disappointed at Gen. McClellan’s course, making himself as many say, the tool of the politicians in coming North and East to be feted and caressed just at this time while our affairs are still so far from prosperous. Me thinks Gen. Burn[side] proves himself the more modest and meritorious of the two. Even Gen. Butler seems to be better posted as to the right means of retaining the best feelings of the public on his side. I cannot understand why Gen. Burnside found so many things to interfere with his plans for I believe he is a true and noble man. When I feel almost discouraged, I strengthen myself with the thought that we are all in His hands who doeth all things well and who doth not willingly afflict any. I have just returned from Teacher’s Meeting at Mrs. Lonings. Dr. Ellis and his wife are away. They left last week for N[ew] Y[ork], Washington and Baltimore I believe, and Rev. Mr. Everett led in our discussion on the benefits etc. of S S [Sunday School] concerts of which we have recently had one in Boylston Chapel under the care of our good superintendent Mr. Studly. He is a young man of great earnestness in the S[unday] School cause and whom you would like much. His health is delicate, as he has been suffering some two years or more with his throat. Mrs. J. Ellis (Lucy Mills) was there this eve. She and her husband are spending four days with him and I think you know somewhat our good friend Mr. Everett. Mr. E seems very much better than I had supposed he would be thru the winter. You would find many changes in our School and among our teachers though enough remain who would rejoice to welcome you to make you feel at home. Sometimes I feel very very hopeful that if spared to come back you will return to C[hurch]. Your old friend Charles Smith is still with us as librarian tho I think the duty is rather irksome to him. His wife, who is a pleasing lady tho I know her but slightly, has recently taken a class at the S[unday] School. I suppose letter [from] J. keeps you informed of the items of interest in connection with our S[unday] School. One of our greatest acquisitions there is Mr. Tranberg who I believe you reckon among your friends. He has a fine class of seven or eight young lads from I think 16 to 20 and you I know would be pleased to see how closely he keeps them interested. He occasionally gives a smart instructive lesson to the whole school, when we teachers feel we gained as much as our pupils. We have felt all our hearts saddened by the word from young A. [Alonzo] Ranlett but I cannot help hoping his friends’ fates may not be realized, but that Nellie [Ellen] Peirce’s presence may help to win him back to life and health. How many of our true and noble hearted young men have laid their lives on the Altar of Liberty and Country. God grants the costly sacrifice be sent in vain that ere long this fearful course of slavery may “give up the ghost” and vanish from our land. I sometimes doubt whether we are yet prepared to bear patiently with the poor blacks in their training when paid for we can not expect they will step above into a true grand manhood and yet if they make any missteps on the way how many will have all hope and faith in their being able to enjoy and improve liberty. ‘tis late and I must say good night. Sisters join me in kindest regards and good wishes for you and all our brave defenders. Heaven guard and keep us all. Tuesday morn. I felt that I would like to send some little token of goodwill but just now seem rather deficient and supposing however that paper envelopes are always useful, I add four and hope this writing will keep off a little cold. I thought you might enjoy reading the incl[osed] monthly Journal. When you have sufficient leisure I will be glad to hear from you tho I do not wish you to feel obliged to answer at once. My time for school when with forty pupils I find enough to keep me very busy. Your friend, S. A. Waldo My regards to your wife when you write. TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES NOTE 1: According to Regimental History, on February 16, 1863, the 36th Regiment was camped in Newport News, Virginia, for six weeks. NOTE 2: The phrase “ark of the liberties” comes from Herman Melville, who offered a grand vision of America’s global destiny while deploring the chauvinism that framed America’s expansionist war against Mexico in 1846. https://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/13/books/review/Oshinsky-t.html NOTE 3: The quotation near the top of the second page is from Shakespeare’s Hamlet: “"There's a Divinity that shapes our ends, Rough-hew them how we will." http://www.shakespeare-online.com/plays/hamlet/divineprovidence.html NOTE 4: S. Alonzo Ranlett was the adjutant and was ill from January 19, 1863, according to the Regimental History, p. 47. Ranlett was from Charlestown, MA. Alonzo Ranlett, whose full name was Seth Alonzo Ranlett, married Ellen Peirce on January 21, 1864. Ellen Peirce was one of the daughters of Joseph Peirce, who was a brother of Jerome. Therefore, Ellen was one of the nieces of Jerome. NOTE 5: Brigadier General Joseph Hooker was appointed to command the Army of the Potomac by President Lincoln on January 26, 1863. He replaced General Burnside after the Union defeat at Fredericksburg and the failed Mud March on January 20-23. NOTE 6: Ben Butler was a Massachusetts politician who became a Brigadier General and led the 8th Massachusetts troops, who were some of the first to reach Washington D.C. to protect the Union capital in case Maryland seceded. He was the first Union general to identify slaves who ran away into Union lines as “contraband of war,” despite the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. NOTE 7: Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote in 1852 an anti-slavery tract: “The Two Altars, or Two Pictures in One” about the same time as start of the serialization of Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Written in response to the Fugitive Slave Law, the story, simple, obvious, and sentimental, consists of two parallel parts, "The Altar of Liberty, or 1776" and "The Altar of _______, or 1850." Daniel Washburn at the Utica Free Soil political convention in June 1848 gave an anti-slavery speech reference the altar of Liberty: "Can you rest one hand on the sacred altar of Liberty, and with the other extend the domain of the darkest curse that a righteous heaven permits on earth? Every impulse of humanity revolts at the idea. The trials and struggles of our patriot fathers, the blood and agony of their battlefields, a thousand witnesses of the blight and desolation of Bondage on a virgin soil, and thronging Millions from distant shores seeking a Free Land for their Free labor, utter an awful and undying protest!" The Free Soil party in 1848 and 1852 was a single-issue party opposing the expansion of slavery into the Western territories. http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2004665354/ Picture of Washington at the Altar of Liberty on a cotton print from 1819. http://www.artic.edu/aic/collections/artwork/77853 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, February 16, 1863 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. 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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 Pleasant Valley, March 19th 57 Dear Brother Jerry [Jerome], There came a letter yesterday to Pleasant Valley, and I claimed it. Did not deny the note to the individual with the funny name, though I must tell you what she did. Brother F. brought the letter, and gave it to her first, and so I lost the pleasure of first opening it. But, Jerry, of course I do not grieve over it, for if it was anything of a [???], I should get consoled by thinking what I once did, a little more than a year ago. Have been “stargazing” since your return. Your inquiries as to my success must be answered a little unsatisfactorily for I have been somewhat unfortunate in the arrangement. To be a little figurative, some resolved one way, and some another, and you know a constellation in such disorder would be hardly presentable. So I rearranged. I simply mean, the quilting got misplaced which made it necessary to pick out, and sew over. Hence a digression, Jerry, I sometimes indulge in a little “sentimentality” about my work, and feel a wish, most strongly, that they who are to enjoy it may have a life as full of starlight as is that. I would have the luminaries as bright and shining, and rather more unfading. Have commenced crocheting some lace for “our Allie” for my evening employment. I like it, and she thinks it pretty so it must be right, mustn’t it? Don’t ever condemn yourself for stoicity, my dear “brother.” I have wondered many times how you so readily understood the undercurrent of my feelings so and met them so congenially. I believe my nature is somewhat peculiar, and perhaps physical weakness has rendered it a little sensitive. But, it has ever been refreshed and strengthened by your sympathy and love. I love to feel that I may repose so much of the heart’s burden, both of joy and sorrow to one who can so well understand and appreciate its needs. The sermon came safely today, for which all thanks. Been imagining my good friend, the doctor, is having a treat, and thanks the good donor. Love to each and all, yourself not left out, from “Sister Abbie” J. Peirce, Hill Corner, Charlestown, Mass. 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/. 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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 Boston Nov. 18th 1862 Dear brother Jerome We recieved [sic] your very interesting and truly welcome letter of Oct. 30th yesterday, also the little sprigs you gathered on the march which I shall keep as precious mementoes of a loved soldier. I must also acknowledge the one you sent me dated Oct. 25th (Edward’s birth day)[.] perhaps you did not think of it when writing[.] it contained a few leaves from “pleasant Valley” which I preserve as treasures from you. Your letters give us all much joy and comfort, they have as much as two readings aloud. yesterday Foster brought it home, when he came to dinner. all the family were present but George who had some play to attend to (Edward dines with us Saturdays)[.] your letter was of course read by Ellen for the benifit [sic] of us all then at evening George learned that a letter had been received from Uncle Jerome and called for a second reading, which was readily granted, so you may imagine us all in our little back parlor listening again to your cherished missive. The snow storm which commenced in Va. has reached us[.] it commensed [sic] snowing friday morning, continued all day and night, then a rain set in, which has not ceased yet. it is a dark and gloomy day. Foster and his three sons have gone to Church[.] Ellen[,] Alice and myself keep house. Had it been pleasant yesterday we should have looked for Allie and Lulu[.] Joseph wrote that he was coming to Boston and they were to accompany him. I shall expect them as soon as it is pleasant weather. Shall keep them as long as we can, but do not expect Allie[.] we’ll feel like making a long stay on account of Lulu[.] I think she will want to get settled before winter “sets in.” Jerome I am perfectly astonished to know how well the soldiers all bear the long severe marches. it does seem as if poor human nature, would “give out,” but it only proves, that we know not how much we can bear till we have the trial, and the “old addage [sic], every bark is fitted to its own burden”, and above all, that “we have strength given us according to our day.” We begin to fear you have to continue on to Richmond before anything decisive is done. and McClen is removed and for what? –I suppose we have yet to learn but for all everything moves so unfavorable for us, I am full in the faith that we shall come out a purified nation but never in my opinion with the “Union as it was” nor do I believe the People want it, but I know there is a Party that does want it. shame on the North for their political division. The wider this line of strife the greater sacrifice of life and blood. But it is very foolish for me to be talking politics for I know nothing about it. All the sympathies of my heart go for the self[-]sacrificing soldier who deprives himself of every comfort and luxury to fight our battles for us while we stay at home enjoying life in some degree though not as before our hearts weere [sic] divided betwe[e]n home and war. I have just been interrupted by family duties dear brother, so now after the lapse of two hours, I will try to finish my letter to you. Our friends are all well so far as I know. Mother and Lucy are well[.] L. was in last week, always trying to do good for som[e]body, interested in every body. Would she not be a good nurse for our hospatals [sic] think you? I thank you dear J. for writing us[.] hope you will do so as often as possible though I know you have a multitude of friends who feel just as desirous of hearing from you as we do, and as you are marching I know you will have less time, but be sure a word from you will always be hailed with joy by us all. Now dear brother may you be blessed with health and strength in your onward march and however the “tide turns” I am sure you will have the happy consciousness of having performed your duty well. Remember me in much kindness to Joseph Henry[.] tell him we all do feel a deep interest in him. it would add much to our pleasure if he would find time to write us. Ever your loving sister Kate Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter / Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Sister Kate [Jerome's niece. Daugther of Jerome's Brother Joseph] to Jerome, November 18, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Sister Kate Peirce, Jerome Boston, MA. Description An account of the resource From Sister Kate to Jerome Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sister Kate Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Jerome Peirce Collection, National Park Service Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available HIST 428 (Spring 2020), University of Mary Washington Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-11-18 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Donald Pfanz (Transcriber) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904). Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 5.15 X 2.77 - 1st Scan 5.02 X 7.94 - 2nd Scan 5.02 X 7.94 - 3rd Scan jpg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Letter #35 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Boston, MA. Boston Jerome Peirce MA. 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Text Any textual data included in the document LETTER TRANSCRIPTION “Character forms itself in the storms of life.” TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE This item consists only of the above text on a small business card-sized piece of paper. The small envelope that accompanies only reads “January 1868”. 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 Unknown to Unknown, January XX, 1868 Subject The topic of the resource Unknown Description An account of the resource From Unknown to Unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown 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 1868-01-XX 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). 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 #247 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Unknown Unknown https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/bd7159b66ef071e3c1acfb7a42d86c5f.jpg b3457e96067fad395fcdc150ac79ae70 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/eae19f11c587a2ff7958031bf9961061.jpg cdda87794084c58a8976017e10e71260 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Unknown Letter Archive: Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Envelope Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Unknown Letter #1 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown 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 Unknown Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Josef Rokus (Transcriber) 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 #258 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/a6dfab1b4472c2d63957a3ccbf6d9e11.jpg 97163adc62e14a00658e4e53066de33a https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/94479cbb036b806c52c4c4c56207e8b9.jpg 54b735fad85ab29db1a63424b609ad38 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Unknown Letter Archive: Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Entered into Rest O. my friend. O my dearly beloved! Do you feel, do you know, How the times and the seasons are going; Are they weary and slow. Does it seem to you long, in the heavens, My true, tender mate. Since here we were living together, Where dying I wait. ‘Tis three years, so we count by the spring time By the birth of the flowers. What are years, Aye! eternities even, To love such as ours? Side by side are we still, though a shadow Between us doth fall; We are parted, and yet are not parted, Not wholly, and all. For still you are round and about me, Almost in my reach, Tho I miss the old pleasant communion Of smile and of speech. And I long to hear what you are seeing, And what you have done, Since the earth faded out from your vision, And the heavens begun; Since you dropped off the darkening fillet Of clay from your sight, And opened your eyes upon glory Ineffably bright! Tho little my life has accomplished, My poor hands have wrought; I have lived what has seemed to be ages In feeling and thought. Since the time when our path grew so narrow, So near the unknown, That I turned back from following after, And you went on alone. Sent me by a dear friend who now rests from long years of suffering and harm, in the other Happy Home where there is no pain. A. J. P. [Albinia J. Peirce] Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter/Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Unknown Letter #10 Subject The topic of the resource Allie's friend Allie Description An account of the resource From Allie's friend to Allie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource A friend of 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 Unknown 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 Unknown Letter #10 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Unknown Allie Allie's friend https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/f74955fcdab2229cd71d2b08dea5e622.jpg d36e6d06c2717dd991385c1034c7ae7a https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/1dc4d1d4ed1e05b1fd6c10f58d555406.jpg dfe94593f18703a3af0bad3a1955ad3d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Unknown Letter Archive: Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document My dear friend, I have been writing again to your husband and hearing that the regiment had again moved. I do not whether to direct it to Cairo as he directed me. I hope it does not trouble you to send my epistles with yours. He is so far from home and friends that I know he must be glad to hear of them and to know of them and to know he is remembered. I hope you are well and little Lucy too. She will be a young lady before I shall see her. Is your sister with you? My kind regards to her. Mrs. Greenleaf always like to hear from you. Her little ones have been well since they have been in the country. Yours truly, L. M. Ellis Jerome’s letter was dated 28 July. Transcriber’s Note: The following was written on the reverse side of this letter: Mrs. Jerome Peirce TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES NOTE 1: This letter is undated, but based on the contents and on the dates of the letters Jerome wrote from Cairo, Illinois, it was most likely written in the summer of 1863. NOTE 2: Jerome mentioned the Ellis family, and Dr. George E. Ellis in particular, in several of his letters, including that he had received a letter from Lucy M. Ellis, who presumably wrote this letter. Based on references made to Lucy Ellis in several letters, Lucy M. Ellis was almost definitely the wife of Dr. George E. Ellis. The Ellis family had established a relationship with Jerome and Allie because Ellis was the pastor in the church in Charlestown, Massachusetts, that the Peirce family belonged to prior to moving to Orange, Massachusetts. An Internet search provided the following details about George Edward Ellis. He was born in 1814 in Boston, Massachusetts, and he died in 1894, also in Boston. He graduated from Harvard College in 1833 and from the Harvard Divinity School in 1836, and he was ordained in 1840 as the pastor of the Harvard Unitarian Church in Charlestown, Massachusetts. From 1857 until 1863, he was professor of systematic theology in the Harvard Divinity School. In addition to being the pastor at the church, he also wrote and lectured extensively. George Ellis resigned from the pastorate of the Harvard Unitarian Church in 1869. He was president of the Massachusetts Historical Society and also a member of the Board of Overseers of Harvard University in 1850-1854. Harvard awarded him the degree of D.D. in 1857 and that of L.L.D. in 1883. He is buried in the Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, Massachusetts. A few days before the funeral service was held for Jerome on June 19, 1864, in the church in Orange, Massachusetts, where Jerome Peirce had been the Sabbath School Superintendent, Dr. Ellis sent a lengthy letter to the pastor of the church in Orange, Rev. Levi Ballou, requesting that that letter, in which he discusses Jerome’s virtues extensively, be read at that service. That letter is now part of this collection of letters and is identified as Number 225. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Unknown Letter #11 Subject The topic of the resource Ellis, L.M. Allie Description An account of the resource From L.M. Ellis to Allie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource L. M. 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Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Unknown Letter #11 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Unknown Allie L. M. Ellis https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/2e0279a49206a5b4f358477ab7251a41.jpg d58540005d51f03fba2b7b17ac0bacf5 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/cf026c61b27395dd38784a943fff87df.jpg 80fe4ebddb0e1d7f45f7b4c2151b6491 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/642e6bc266e3f4d8c6a16360929c88a7.jpg ee763cd41fbf1350b397742c3eb09eb4 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/6da52fc85031778a2cc844ecdbfded78.jpg 0af7121298a9eac650399f49abdca77a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Unknown Letter Archive: Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document …Now Allie, a word for your private ear to speak of the friendship that has sprung up between Ben and I because I knew it would be a satisfaction to you to know of the heart friendship, which is more than passing strong. We are together a great deal of our spare time. Have had long, long talks. His history temperament and lot in life very similar tastes and struggles with limited means and all calling out a fellow feeling. ‘Tis like my old friendship with Albert Pruitt. He is so true and high toned, such a help to the soul. Could you see us together, he reciting over the sweet verses of Burns and of hymns and a thousand beautiful things, and then at last, we share each other’s letters very much and when I can confide like this have I not and you too a friend? ‘Tis one of those friendships like you [???] and his wife and her letters. She must be a loving noble soul. This might sound strange but fear not ‘tis fully safe and in honorable hands for both. He today recd. [received] her photograph. She, like you, is much improved in flesh and general cheerful looks. B. [Ben] says however hard for us [???] [???] certainly providential for our wives. I wish you were more acquainted. Your remark “now don’t get romantic” you want to live near together, etc., etc. meets my view. Notwithstanding some [???] [???] [???] for he still loves Mass. [Massachusetts] very much. One word about the Commission. It does not seem propitious, no vacancies. I hope for a furlough in autumn and then perhaps the way will be open. My friends must not find me indifferent and I trust at the right time, energy will not be wanting for our improved “sight” in life and years of sweets yet. All by the [???] of the good Being who keeps us all. B. [Ben] always adds his regards. Adieu Jerome Private TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE This is a partial letter from Jerome to Allie, with no information as to when and from where it was written, since the page that would have included that information is missing. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Paper/Text Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Unknown Letter #12 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Old Point Comfort, VA Description An account of the resource From Jerome to Allie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jerome Peirce Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Jerome Peirce Collection, National Park Service Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available HIST 428 (Spring 2020), University of Mary Washington Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Unknown 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 Unknown Letter #12 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Old Point Comfort, VA Allie Jerome Peirce Old Point Comfort VA