3 10 273 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/b0511a8c4af438980fbdf0b651e6eb75.jpg feb36108a423da53709a8317f9f9563f https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/5a5896b5ca94a027123279fd2f1adb84.jpg 5d2cc8e32bd5abb73b6afdb5b529ced8 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/3a447253aaf59f0d9a5b08f1fc763334.jpg 3de9ea4de454ee27e00c3b0573459e0e https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/fdfc5c3221db5a04014a5f62f7a0d508.jpg 8f20396054991a126f4e319ea86b09e9 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 Charlestown Jan 25, 1856 My dearest friend, Agreeably to my promise and from a yearning to be with you in the only way that remains, I pen you a few lines in hopes they will find you safely within that beloved circle your description of which so delighted me and wither my thoughts have followed from the moment of our parting. How shall I express to you the thoughts which thronged my mind, as, in the stillness which my occupation affords, I pondered over the events of the past few days? They seemed to lend new interest to the past, and caused me to think upon the thousand delights, friendships and blessings which have been scattered in the path of my young life. I felt a thanksgiving to the beneficent disposer of events who has thus blessed me - and finally I have been conducted not by an unseen hand to her - whose young affections, with all the delightful associations which in the course of the same good Providence may be permitted to follow - it will be my first and last endeavor to prove worthy of. How true is that verse from the hymn “In each event of life, how clear Thy ruling hand I see. Each blessing to my soul more dear, Because conferred by thee.” Such has been some of my day-dreaming, dreaming surely it seems, and very welcome will be the next token from you, that reassures me that it is a reality - the solemnity of which I feel most deeply. Enough of this. How did you reach home, in the severe cold and how did you find all the dear ones there? You hardly know how much your account interested me and, of course, you will have much to say. But I must close for I wish to post it in the Office tonight, hoping you will receive it tomorrow. I dare say I shall mis-spell your first name as I never saw it in print - the way you pronounce it but you will pardon and correct, and believe me ever, Your affectionate and devoted friend, Jerome 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 From Jerome to Allie, January 25, 1856 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Charlestwon, MA. 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 1856-01-25 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). 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 #232 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Charlestown, MA. Allie Charlestown MA. Jerome Peirce https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/0a29308f9172ff2186d31554fa5378e2.jpg 89180f0b34d5a70d6e4321a3b53b0619 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/39c7f19626a644c58f28d99a5af29c58.jpg 8b0eb16d0c34dd04d45ba7704617c6b4 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 Tuesday Evening My very dear Sister, Happy, most truly so, were we to hear from you today. How eagerly have I waited for your coming letter, for I felt that it would announce to us much satisfaction in regard to yourself. Something within has whispered that you too were feeling the guiding influence of Divine wisdom: was turning your gaze upward, looking for strength where it alone can be found. You speak of your need of more personal counsel and sympathy. It is, indeed, what we all desire, and yet remember, that the greater obstacles you encounter and overcome, the greater the victory won. Amid uncongenial influences your own faith may spring up, and from the fires of opposition and depression through which it passes, be made to endure beyond all time. Continue then, my dear Sister, in the path which you have chosen, abounding steadfast, and unmoveable. We are free to act and think as we please, and let our minds but be made up with what appears to us as right in the sight of the All Wise, and that then, will it matter if man may turn aside, and reject our belief. But I dare to say Mr. E. [Ellis] ably counseled you on this, as well as on many other points of duty. I long to hear of “what he speaks.” You are particularly blessed in respect to having a faithful Minister to guide and direct your heart. This, I think, would supply many other deficiencies. Should I not rejoice to be with you when you are listening to Mr. E’s [Ellis’] counsel. I have not seen Mr. C. [Chaffee] to have an interview since I wrote, though there are many things which yet linger in my mind that I would know better. I shall always respect him for the kindness he has shown me, and hope that the aid he rendered may be such as will help me to aid myself. That is what we need, and a feat we must strive for, self sought wisdom. Not what others may do, but our own exertions will create, with God’s permission, clean hearts. A life, too, must not be regarded too great a sacrifice, in His service. Last Sunday I attended church all day. Mr. C. [Chaffee] spoke of the power and wealth of thought in the morning; in the afternoon, of the exalted state of man, “being made little lower than the angels.” I remained at Sunday School and three little boys were placed under my charge. I think I shall enjoy the season of instruction much, if I am permitted to continue with it; and hope too, to derive much good discipline from it. How very glad I am that you are coming home, only it is none too soon, but I will try what patience can do and be contented. I do not think it will be possible for me to come down, though I should be very happy to do so. The Home School closes next Friday, and then Mr. Grant will take his final leave. There is to be a quiet gathering in the evening. I wish very much you were going to be here. E. Judkins came home last Saturday, and today I was invited there to tea, as Willie A. and his mother were expected. A note came while I was there saying W. was not as well and they had left Bedford for further medical advice. I should think his chance of life here was very small. I expect Mrs. Bickford, and the little folks started yesterday. They were here last Saturday to bid us good bye. Little Hattie was better, though looking very feeble. Haddie Berry was here Saturday afternoon and we had many callers. Our sewing circle meets tomorrow at Miss Norton’s. She called here the other evening to invite us. Aunt P’s sister, Mrs. Parker is up. Write again very soon, and the particulars of Mr. E’s [Ellis’] conversation. I wish again to see Mr. E. [Ellis] and hope an opportunity will soon be offered. Let us “watch and pray,” and press onward for good, now, and eternally. Mother says if she could write as fast as she can think she should say much. Write soon. Love to all from Abbie TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE (Josef Rokus) No date is indicated on this letter. However, based on the contents of the previous letters and the postmark of the envelope that accompanied these letters, this letter was probably written in July 1855. 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 Abbie to Allie, July 1855 Subject The topic of the resource Abbie Allie Billerica, MA. 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Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Letter #231 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant No date indicated but probably Billerica, MA. Abbie Allie Billerica MA. https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/c85c54fe78c3fdb0df9aa5022e9fea72.jpg 49d6da3d3cd64ba9cfffa0f42857d9fa https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/2b06fb742ee262560f410e358545a929.jpg c6baea882bd19638376a2c4ea3550283 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 Saturday Morning, July 14th, 1855 My dear Sister, Against my will I shall be obliged to write in haste for lack of time before the mail closes. I have so much on my mind to say to you, that I wished a less hurried opportunity. We were glad to hear from you and that your eyes were better. Very glad, too, that Aunt was able to visit Malden, and do hope the visit will benefit her. Harriet E. [Edmands] has not been here yet, nor have we heard from her lately. Mr. G. Clark that lives by the schoolhouse has been bleeding very badly indeed, he is not expected to live long. Blaney Abbott is very low. I went to meeting all day last Sunday. Mother went in the morning, stopped at the Doctor’s at noon, found little Hattie very sick. They feared she would be as bad as last summer. The Dr. was obliged to go away in the afternoon and did not like to leave Mrs. B. alone with her so Mother stayed. She is better now, and they think of going the first of next week. I am glad your cherries tasted good, but they are all gone now. Dear Sister, I wish to speak again to you upon that subject which we have so often conversed upon together and which I mentioned in my last letter. I had a long talk with Mother Sunday eve, which did me so much good, as I had for so long a time wished it. Is it not a comfort to be able to speak to parents, and to know that your dearest interests are understood and appreciated? On Monday I went up in town, made a short visit at the Col.’s, where I had a private conversation with Lissie and took tea with Maria P. all of which I enjoyed much. Lizzie B. offered to accompany me a part of the way home and assist in carrying a large and beautiful bouquet she had got for me. She spoke at once upon what was interesting my mind and I told her my wish to see Mr. C. as I had told Mother before and my intention of calling soon. She advised me by all means to do so. I do not know what it was, but a strong, irresistible feeling within urged me on to action and I stopped. He met my feelings with a great deal of sympathy and encouragement, gave me some kind advice and lent me books suited, as he said, for my state of feelings. He spoke of the proneness to leave such thoughts and interests to a later period and oftentimes putting them off until we grew dead to them, but he said it was a most dangerous practice. A great deal more was spoken by him, which I can tell you when I have more time. I do not know how I made my thoughts known, but it must have been hardly intelligible, tho’ he readily comprehended my desires. I spoke to him of you considerable, and he inquired much. He wishes to know when you were are coming home, how long you would probably stay etc. He promised me another interview very soon and last night he came, tho’ not much in particular was advanced. He brought another book and gave me leave to send that tract to you. Lizzie B. sent me a copy of the Covenant and I sent one to you. Have you seen Mr. Ellis? Write something definite in your next letter, won’t you? And write very soon, as I wish to hear. Love to all from Abby 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 Abbie to Allie, July 14, 1855 Subject The topic of the resource Abbie Allie Billerica, MA. Description An account of the resource From Abbie to Allie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource 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 1855-07-14 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). 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 #230 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant No location indication but probably Billerica, MA. Abbie Allie Billerica MA. https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/bbf80736b5e0f9b81a1670b604f371d7.jpg 11666f03c378bfa54b2547054fefa8cd https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/0aa1233596d7434affb28e119b0d956f.jpg 4a11bc4644c1d89b937c323a2584ba9e 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 Sunday Eve. July 8th 1855 [???] [See Note] My dear Sister: My heart is very full tonight, and I feel as tho’ I must speak to someone to quiet it. To whom can I speak better than to you? I have been to meeting all day, and our Sunday school was formed tonight. I do not know whether I shall engage in it as a teacher, or pupil. I think the latter. My dear Sister, my object in writing was to ask you one serious question, which I wish you to answer freely. Do you feel like joining the church next Communion Sabbath? I wish very much to do so, and hope your feelings are not such as to prevent you. Mr. Chaffee has been very encouraging in his sermons, and I feel prompted from my own heart to do so. How I do wish you were at home to talk with me and read Sarah and Lissie’s kind letters. Do you think you shall be home by the first Sunday next month? I think Mother would be glad to have us. Do write your feelings in a private note to me in your next letter, if it only says yes or no. Life is so uncertain, we know not what may befall us, and I do not like a longer delay. I shall either write a note, or see Mr. Chaffee soon (I suppose he is going to preach.) and I would go to Mr. Ellis, if I were you. Speak right out and he will advise you. Tell how long we have wished, how interesting and solemn it appears, and the benefit you hope to derive from it. Let us commence early for a few weeks is a short time to consider, unless early improved. When death is nigh we shall not heed the opinion of the world and do not let us know. We are sinful, but it will aid us to do better, and a public faith in Christ is a duty. Let us together commence this new life. It will not take away any of our happiness but add much to it. I shall wait with eagerness your answer. God strengthens us for the act. I never felt so earnest about it. Remember next month. Yours in love Abby We are all well. Monday Morning Mrs. Judkins was in last night. Willie [???] had been up again with his father. He walked out a little to eat some cherries. I guess Harriet Edmands will make us a visit soon. Is he attentive? Love to all from Abby TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE (Josef Rokus) The year that this letter was written is not indicated. However, the letter immediately prior to this one and the letter immediately after this one (all of which were apparently were included in the same envelope) were both written in 1855. In addition, July 8 was a Sunday in 1855. Therefore, it is extremely likely that this letter was written on July 8, 1855. 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 Abbie to Allie, July 8, 1855 Subject The topic of the resource Abbie Allie Billerica, MA. 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Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Letter #228 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Probably Billerica, MA. Abbie Allie Billerica MA. https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/c5fdb2b71f888c08e52d981ef518a3c5.jpg dcceadfa405c9181e900abcaf06a5b51 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/bbf36830949fffb5d6ba12ee4757e172.jpg 6e251b65a28de4adf4819aedc1121648 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 Billerica, Friday May 18, 1855. My darling Sister: I cannot longer forbear to address you upon a subject in which you have expressed much interest, and one which has lately engaged an unusual share of my thoughts. I told you sometime since that I commenced a letter to Lizzie B., but of its prospect, I believe I left you uninformed. I stated plainly to her my feelings upon several religious points, which she answered with that ready sympathy, and love so material to her. Her reply was written with a pencil, or you should have seen it before this, but when you return home you can peruse it at your leisure, and I trust you will, like myself, find comfort in doing so. My dear sister, let us speak more freely upon this subject. Will not our hearts become strengthened by the act for purer thoughts, and nobler deeds? Will it not subdue, and chasten our dispositions, and make our spirits more congenial with God, and our Saviour? You speak, with something of regret, of your position among those with whom your religious sentiments are disregarded, and treated perhaps with not an equal share of deference. Do not despair, my dear Sister, your situation may, indeed, be trying to your feelings, and unpleasant to endure, but remember that the circumstances which now appear to disturb you may hereafter be found to have exerted a most wholesome influence in your behalf. By no means, let the persuasions of others dwarf your freedom of thought and action. Remember that we are free to act and think for ourselves, with Christ for a willing Teacher, such for a loving Father. Shall we not rather go to them for guidance, seeking for counsel which can never err from so pure a source? There is a beauty in that religion, I think, which moves along silently, but surely, controlling our inmost nature, leading our footsteps noiselessly through the path of virtue, restraining evil desires, and passions, and instinctively lifting the human soul aloft from the taints, and grossness of earth, to that sphere of bliss where dwells the “pure in heart.” Cherish this principle, dear one, and reap its reward. Look at the life of our Saviour, fraught with no acts of vehemence, calm, trusting, humble. Deeds of goodness meekly performed, acts of kindness and charity silently bestowed, forgiveness never withheld. He loved mankind; his life was devoted to them. For them he lived and for them he died. Praise to God, whose Son has visited us that we might know “the Way of Life, and the Truth.” In his bearing may we not trace the spirit of our Heavenly Father, and is it not a happy belief to entertain so forgiving and loving a nature? Shall we regard a life devoted to God as too great a sacrifice for His goodness? Shall the germ of holiness implanted within our hearts not be brought out, and fashioned for present, and future happiness? There is, indeed, a noble end to be sought by noble means, means, which have been set forth for our acceptance. Let us study, and embrace them. Let us especially remember the institution of the Lord’s Supper, and strive to bring our hearts in unison with its sacred rites. Let us hasten, with true preparation, to become a numbered one with the band of followers who eat of the body, and drink of the blood of Christ. But my Sister, let not passion usurp the place of reason, in its contemplation, lest we mistake a passing emotion, for a steady belief. Calmly viewed, with doubts removed by the light of truth, will it not be more surely possessed with spirits of unchanging devotion? “Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaketh,” and if our sentiments are cherished with sincerity, our deeds will not belie our faith. Can you not speak to Mr. E. upon the subject? He would give you sympathy I do not doubt, and strengthen any holy purpose you would suggest. How I would like to speak to him, or but alas! we have no minister. God deserts me not, and He will be my infallible guide and protector. I have written but poorly upon this subject, but I was not willing to remain silent any longer, and could not wait for time to express myself more fully. Write, darling, with confidence when you have leisure, to your loving, Abby. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1864 Letter Collection Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Boston Oct 12th/64 Br. Joseph, I recd your letter on Monday informing me in regard to what you had heard in respect to Joseph Jr. I have delayed writing as I knew not what to write. From what I can learn from the papers I feel that we have great reason to hope that he is taken prisoner. I say hope because I believe if he is a prisoner, his life may yet be spared and that he may yet return to you. In these times we live mostly on hope and I think it is not well to give up that so long as we have anything to cling to. I feel that it is useless for me to attempt to say anything to console you. Each heart has its own bitterness and a stranger cannot intermeddle therewith. I know it would be easy for me to say to you that your case is like a thousand others and you must bear it with patience. I can say no such thing. I know not how you can compare with others. All men differ and in no one thing more than in feeling. All I can say is that you have my deepest sympathy. Try and view it aright and may God give you strength to bear all that awaits you. If you learn anything further please let me know. I will say to you that I had intended to visit you ere [before] this but I have not been well and could not leave home. I can hardly tell when I can come but I hope before long. You will give my kindest regards to all your family and I remain ever yours, F. Peirce My family are all well. TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES (Tom Neubig and Josef Rokus) NOTE 1: Jerome refers to Joseph Peirce, Jr., in many of his letters but usually as “J.H.” or “Jos. H.” and at least once as “Joe.” The “H” stands for “Henry.” He enlisted as a private in Orange, Massachusetts, on August 4, 1862, at age 18. Jerome also enlisted in Orange on the same date. According to the Unit History, Joseph H. Peirce was taken Prisoner of War at Pegram Farm, Virginia, on September 30, 1864, and he was later exchanged. He survived the war and was discharged on June 21, 1865. Based on the fact that Jerome, Joseph and Foster Peirce were all brothers, J.H. (or Joseph, Jr.) was Jerome’s nephew. The date of this letters is consistent with the date that Joseph H. was taken prisoner, being about two weeks later. NOTE 2: The 1865 Massachusetts State Census, taken within a few months of this letter, shows that Foster Peirce as born in 1812, that he and his wife had the following four children living with them at the time: Edward S., Henry S., George W., and Alice F., aged 20 to 6, and that the family lived in Boston. (An earlier census shows that the Peirces had additional children who would have undoubtedly moved away from home by 1865.) Very consistent with the return address on the envelope for this letter, this census lists Foster’s occupation as “Chair dealer.” It is interesting to note that the 1850 U.S. Census shows that Jerome Peirce was living in the Foster Peirce household then. Jerome’s age was listed as 19 in that census, and his occupation is given as “Gilder.” His age is totally consistent with his age when he enlisted in 1862. The term “gilder” usually refers to someone who “covers something with a thin layer of gold.” However, a broader definition is “someone who adorns something that is already beautiful.” Therefore, his occupation could be interpreted as someone who decorates furniture. Foster’s occupation was given simply as “Furniture.” NOTE 3: In a document found on-line titled Peirce Genealogy, Foster Peirce is described as follows: “Foster Peirce was born on July 29, 1812, and he married Catherine A. Beaman on April 27, 1837. She was born on October 22, 1816. They had seven children, born between 1839 and 1858. At an early age, he engaged in the chair manufacturing business in Orange, Massachusetts. Here he remained but a short time and moved to Boston/Charlestown in 1838, and he continued in active business until 1878, when he retired.” The Peirce Genealogy is a detailed, well documented 283-page history of the family written and published in Worcester, Massachusetts, in 1880 by Frederick Clifton Peirce. Its full title is Peirce Genealogy, Being the Record of the Posterity of John Pers, an Early Inhabitant of Watertown, in New England, and it is now available on Google Books. It traces the Peirce family history back to John Pers in England, who was born in about 1588 and died in 1661. 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 Foster Peirce to Joseph Peirce, October 12, 1864 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Foster Peirce, Jospeh Boston, MA. Description An account of the resource From Foster Peirce to Joseph Peirce Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Foster Peirce Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Jerome Peirce Collection, National Park Service Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available HIST 428 (Spring 2020), University of Mary Washington Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-10-12 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Tom Neubig (Transcriber) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904). 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 #227 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 MA. Brother Foster Peirce Joseph Peirce https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/2b5e1658cdcede4f98c5b62e8eabaf8f.jpg 228ceb5e21081b2c37b7d4fb98b93dca https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/c24b66ddef3f12fcb9add2deae1cd700.jpg adf4311371477e6c75966175566a933a https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/7e10ba80057fcd18c4a6163d8807bce6.jpg beac71414840660fada96c1d106321c3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1864 Letter Collection Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Near Petersburg July 4 1864 Mrs. Jerome Peirce Madam – Your note came duly to hand. Should have answered it before but it would have been useless so far as concerns a final settlement with the U.S. Gov. as it is also useless now. You are of course anxious to know all about your husband’s affairs and I shall lose no time in notifying you when I can do so. You know we are in the field. Our Co. [Company] books, blanks and all Co. papers which would be very necessary for me to have in order to send you final statements that you may settle his account are left behind on boats on the James River and I don’t expect to see them again during the present campaign. Respecting Sergeant’s death, I am afraid I can tell you but little more than J.H. has already written. I can with truth say that Sergt. was an esteemed friend of mine. That Co. H. had no other such a man – purely patriotic – philanthropic, ever lending a helping hand in sickness and working for his Comrades as well as for himself. His morals to the Lord as you must know were strictly pure. No Profanity or Obscenities ever crossed his lips. Well he preserved, while a soldier, the character he bore while at home. No one can say too much in his praise. His loss is felt not only in his family but in his Co. and Regt. and wherever he was known. The two last nights that he lived Jerome and I slept together. On the morning of the 12th of May [we] went forth to meet the Enemy. Jerome knew our danger yet faced it like a brave soldier and was first of our company to fall. I did not see him fall as we were falling back under a cover of a fence, the enemy coming down on us and occupying the ground on which he fell. Consequently his body was in the enemy’s hands for about 15 minutes. When we charged forward and not only took the ground we lost but a great deal more. Jerome’s body lay in a very exposed position, it was impossible to move it. But I went to him and took his Memorandum Book for I felt as though I ought to make an effort to secure some memento. The Book I gave to J.H. His body had to remain until after dark when we buried it the best that circumstances would permit. He was killed at about 7 o.c. [o’clock] AM. His other effects I turned over to J.H. I also found the bullet that killed him. I took it from his left Breast – no one moved him after he was hit, he must have died instantly. His grave is in a Pine Grove - well marked. I sympathize with you in your affliction and shall be happy to serve you when opportunity arises. If it is ever [???] and agreeable, I would very much like a photograph of Jerome. I wish to be remembered to Joseph Pierce and family. Should be happy to hear from them. I am yours in sympathy Philip G. Woodward First [Lt.] Commanding Co. H 36th M. [Massachusetts] V. [Volunteers] P.S. Me and my rifle platoon’s on picket which accounts for this Paper being so much soiled and so small. Woodward A note written upside down at the top of the first page reads as follows: “Jerome was paid up to the 29th of July 1864. I don’t know how his clothing account is as the books are not available.” TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES NOTE 1: Old Point Comfort is a point of land located in Hampton, Virginia, and lies at the extreme tip of the Virginia Peninsula at the mouth of Hampton Roads. NOTE 2: The following is taken from the roster section of the Unit History of the 36th Massachusetts Regiment of Volunteers: Philip G. Woodward. 25. From Orange, Massachusetts. Enlisted as a Sergeant, in Co. H on Aug. 6, 1862; Promoted to Second Lieutenant on Oct. 26, 1863; Not mustered; Promoted to First Lieutenant on May 15, 1864; Wounded in action at Cold Harbor, Va., on June 3, 1864; Promoted to Captain on Oct. 11, 1864; Mustered out with the Regiment on June 8, 1865. (Jerome Peirce enlisted as a Corporal in Orange, Massachusetts, on Aug. 4, 1862.) NOTE 3: The “J.H.” referred to in this letter, and frequently in other letters, was almost certainly Joseph H. Peirce. He enlisted as a private in Orange, Mass., on August 4, 1862, at age 18. Jerome also enlisted in Orange on the same date, but as a corporal. He was 31 years old at the time. According to the Unit History, Joseph H. Peirce was taken Prisoner of War at Pegram Farm, Virginia, on September 30, 1864 and was later exchanged. He was discharged on June 21, 1865. Joseph H. Peirce was a nephew of Jerome. NOTE 4: On July 3, 1864, one day prior to the date of the above letter by Lt. Woodward, Capt. J. B. Smith, commanding officer of the 36th Massachusetts Regiment, wrote the below “official” report regarding Sgt. Peirce’s death. A copy of this document is found in Sgt. Jerome Peirce’s Pension File, and it was used by Albinia as part of her application for her widow’s pension. Capt. Smith was Lt. Woodward’s immediate superior in the chain of command. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter/Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Philip G. Woodward to Allie, July 4, 1864 Subject The topic of the resource Woodward, Philip G. Allie Petersburg, VA. Description An account of the resource From Philip G. Woodward to Allie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Philip G. Woodward Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Jerome Peirce Collection, National Park Service Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available HIST 428 (Spring 2020), University of Mary Washington Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-07-04 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Josef Rokus (Transcriber) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904). Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Letter #226 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Near Petersburg, VA. Allie Lt. Co. H 36th M. [Massachusetts] V. [Volunteers] Petersburg VA. Philip G. 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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 Charlestown, June 15, 1864 My Dear Sir, I comply, with a sad sympathy, with the request made to me to furnish a few words of commemorative regard and respect to the tribute which is to be paid to our late cherished friend Jerome Peirce. I was unwilling to receive the first reports which came to me that his young and hopeful life had entered into costly sacrifice of the brave and the good, the patriotic and the useful which thousands of our happiest homes in city and country are now offering to what their death makes all the more precious and sacred a cause to us. It seems that information from a trustworthy source has removed all ground for hope that he may still be among the living. Let us yield him up as he yielded himself. Let us commemorate him in a way consistent with the modes and simplicity of the childlike sincerity of his character. The resources of our language, as well as our hearts, are now daily drawn upon to furnish fitting tributes of honor and love that shall have a special fitness to each case of sorrow, whether inflicted by the loss of one conspicuous in official rank or in soldierly or private virtues, or whether hidden in the humility of modest worth from the knowledge of the world to be the tenderly cherished by a narrow and endeared private circle. Jerome Peirce will receive from those who knew him well, as hearty and tender a tribute as will be given in any form of homage from circles of men and women however elevated or wide their range, to any hero of our war. I am informed that your male population in the town where he lived for a short time after leaving this city, is now mourning nearly all of the little band of young men who went from their quiet homes to the dreadful battle field. I have given a thought to them, and to their mourning friends, while I write these lines with particular reference to only one among them whom I knew; and in all of them I feel an indirect interest as his companions – first in life and now in death. It is eight years this month since Mr. Peirce became a member of the Church here of which I am the Pastor. I had many good opportunities for knowing the qualities of his character and the tenor of his life. His circumstances required of him industry and frugality. He joined with those virtues a most [???] and contented spirit, drawing delight from pure and very simple pleasures, refining his tastes, and informing his mind. He was a consistent Christian in the Sunday School and Church, in his home, and in the streets; and he must have been eminently such in his occupations, for he pursued them only to help him to the best ends of life. He was actively interested here in all our religious and humane enterprises, ever ready to do his part in real work and always doing it beautifully by personal influence. I do not know that I ever met with a human pair more congenially mated for the household joys and cares and responsibilities of life than were he and the lonely stricken partner of his short tenure of existence as a husband and a father. It was very difficult for me to conceive of him as a soldier; I said so to him very frankly when he came to see me on his visit here from his camp. His gentle spirit and peaceful ways as well as the mildness of his looks and tones seemed utterly out of harmony with the actual work of a military service; and especially so with the traits and duties which require the infliction of vindictive or mortal blows upon fellow men. It was my own secret hope that the fortuitous arrangements of camp life and the incidents of his campaign might happily fit him in to a place and assign to him tasks in which he might have the consciousness of doing the full work of a patriot in arms with as little as possible of a ruthless activity. But I was weaker in this with than he was in [???] and fibre of his own of his own full consecration of himself to all that his military profession should exact. A soldier must be a soldier in the completeness of its stern conditions. He was such a one. Mr. Peirce’s friends know very well that he regarded the rational purpose of this War as defensive against our utter ruin and disgrace and offensive only against a traitorous and malignant crime. In that full and firm belief he gave himself to the ranks, and his convictions deepened as he followed their lead. So good a man commends to us the goodness of his cause. I therefore looked upon him as one of many loved and honored young men known to me who would do a double service in this dread strive. First their conscious principles would make them formidable foes of rebels; and second, their private virtues would qualify them to exert a restraining and elevating influence upon multitudes on our own side of a less noble and pure character. So while these our Christian soldiers with an indignant scorn of treachery and the prowess of a noble patriotism confronted the rebels in the field, they would also help to purify their own camp and to infuse a right spirit into their coarser associates. Mr. Peirce has proved his fidelity in both ways. All our country towns – even the most quiet and retired of men are hence forward to have Memorial Monuments standing amid grass and foliage to the honored young victims of our nation’s cause. Jerome Peirce will not be forgotten or placed low on the list, when its sad record is complete. Respectfully Yours, George E. Ellis TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES NOTE 1: The funeral at which this letter was read, per the notation on the envelope, was conducted by Rev. Levi Ballou on June 19, 1864, in the church in Orange, Massachusetts, where Jerome Peirce had been the “Sabbath School Superintendent.” NOTE 2: As indicated in the letter, George E. 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 him. George Edward Ellis 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. NOTE 3: This letter provides some indication as to how long Jerome Peirce family lived in Orange, Massachusetts, prior to his enlistment on August 4, 1862, in Orange, namely “a short time after leaving this city [Charlestown, Massachusetts].” 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 George E. Ellis to Rev. Mr. Ballou, June 15, 2864 Subject The topic of the resource Ellis, George E. Rev. Mr. Ballou Charlestown, MA. Description An account of the resource From George E. Ellis to Rev. Mr. Ballou Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George E. 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Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Letter #225 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Charlestown, MA. Charlestown MA. George E. Ellis Rev. Mr. Ballou https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/493469fca07b0e65903160aa21177ddb.jpg 4601fa44b15802c0df1824247784318b https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/518e93817593f1a83832f255a86a83d3.jpg 0c5ff4e67bb8cdb1592ee22d09b184e5 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 Fredericksburg – Sund. P.M. 14 Dec 62 Dear Ones They say I can get a line home, and it must be but a line. I wrote you the 11, or 12, when Fred[e]ricksburg was on fire. I[t] was torn to pieces. We crossed the river the next day and are as yet Safe not having been [in] Action but don’t know how soon. Am very well indeed & fine weather. Please let the friends know that much[.] Jos. H is well[.] Bear up and remember I am ever thinking of you my dear ones. In haste Your Jerome Please write the friends Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter / Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie and Lulu, December 14, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie and Lulu Fredericksburg, VA. Description An account of the resource From Jerome to Allie and Lulu Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jerome Peirce Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Jerome Peirce Collection, National Park Service Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available HIST 428 (Spring 2020), University of Mary Washington Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-12-14 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. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1862 Letter Archive Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document 13nth Sat. Up early. Coffee, as usual. Just after daylight marched out about a mile, on the bank of the river in a deep Ravine, protected from the sight and fire of the enemy. Between nine and ten oclk. heavy firing Commenced on the left, and soon the conflict raged all along the whole line with terrific fury, which continued all day till dark. Artillery & musketry charge upon Charge, but as far as we could learn, nothing decisive resulted, as the items are kept from the men not engaged. At night encamped on the rising ground above us a short distance. Laid down on some straw, in our blankets, while the flashes of Cannon, from the closing scene Could be discerned on the Right, and finally all was still, but the rumbling of teams, and troops marching up. A night of anxiety as we expected to meet the enemy in the morning, but still I slept soundly and got much refreshed, but a day never to be forgotten, for we had got a glimpse of War. Shot had whistled past us, and over our heads, more or less all day, as they shelled our retreat in the hollow once during the day Caused by some of our men imprudently showing themselves on the banks above. Sunday 14nth A lull in the fight. About 1/2 past 3. AM. ordered into line, and marched round about a mile, rested on a ravine. Concealed, by laying down, on the bank. At daylight marched in a roundabout Course into the old spot in the hollow where we had breakfast, and marched back to the City where we remained on the Levee all or most of the day. Nothing particular took place. Very wet & muddy. Occasionally the batteries over the river would salute the rebs but no reply. Some skirmishing. Wrote a note home, and just after I had mailed it, received letters from home. All well. Have thought much of home and friends amid such scenes. Towards night returned to our old quarters in the “hollow”, where we rested during the night. Damp & muddy. Mond 15. Rested in the ra[v]ine all day. Retired early. About 9 O’Clk. Eve, was called into line. very dark. Marched into the City in a quiet manner. Mysterious. halted in the street, awhile. 89th N.Y Reg. passed us in haste. Looks like a retreat!! Marched & Countermarched, to make room to reach the bridge. Passed over the river, in “double quick”! bridge covered with dirt to prevent noise. Reached the old Camp about midnight. Dropped into our blankets without pitching tents. Very tired. 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 [Probably Allie], December 13-14, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome [Probably Allie] Fredericksburg, VA. Description An account of the resource From Jerome to [Probably 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 1862-12-13 to 1862-12-14 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 5.85 X 8.45 - 1st Scan 6 X 8.5 - 2nd Scan 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 #47 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Fredericksburg, VA. Allie Fredericksburg Jerome Peirce VA.