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Text Any textual data included in the document Camp “Forbes,” Brookville Md Sunday Morn 14 Sept 1862— My dearest Wife How can I tell you how glad we were to get the letters and papers (Abbie a letter and Murray three papers) and I wish I could see and talk with you, but duty speaks otherwise. We left camp at Leesboro at 8 A.M. Thursday last reached here at 11 P.M. Not so tedious a march as the first day for it had rained and settled the dust but some of the toughest boys from O. gave out while poor me held out nicely, only lightening myself of gun for a short time[.] I am surprised at my own endurance and never was so healthy or hungry[.] we encamped in a lovely place, 21 miles from Washington and a little more west of Baltimore. A gentle hillside, rolling land pleasant woods and Cornfields about, slaves of the more favored sort bringing us fruit[,] home made bread, baked apples &c There are some union people her and more “Secesh” altho’ they all play “good.” It is a busy day for the sabbath, for the order has just come from the Col to lighten our load leaving everything but our blankets, overcoats, and a change of under clothing and start tomorrow morn, with three days rations for somewhere. I suspect towards Baltimore, but don’t know[.] The boys are writing, washing, and Cooking, and all this while you are enjoying the true N E sabbath I hope. God grant you may keep well, and bear up like a true woman and Soldiers wife. It does one good to hear the cheering words from home, the prayers of all good people are with us and who can defeat us? Don’t be surprised if you don’t hear for some days, altho’ I shall take some writing materials. The news last we[ek] was favorable for us[.] Burnside was after the Rebels, and had punished them—severely, and I fully believe the Conflict is to be short and fierce, and so let it be. Was surprised that Will C. had gone—trust he will hold out, but the plan of leaving knap sacks will facilitate movements for that is the way the rebels move so quickly. I have written to Foster about the State aid. It Can be managed by the Selectmen and the Authorities at the State House. We left in such haste that it Couldn’t be managed in form by our Officers. Have written to Abbie with this. Shall write you at every stop, and you must keep the friends posted. The boys are now all doing well[;] friends at Orange all well. I must get rest so love to all, and kisses many for yourself and Loo. As ever your own Jerome P.S. Rest assured I am in the best of health—no lameness or pain of any sort, only absence from you. 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document … newspapers as never before. Surely it is an eventful time in which we live and I feel that there is with all the horrors a certain “high honor” in sharing its dangers and perils. So dismiss from your mind the thought that your husband is “homesick”, “sorry to have come” and all that for he is trying to “endure unto the end” with fidelity and honor, albeit the heart and nerves sometimes sicken at sights he is compelled to witness. Jos. H. has written some pretty plain smart letters home since the affair. He won’t say he is homesick but is “disgusted’, thinks a great deal of humbug etc. and wants likes to be honorably at home, etc. But he doesn’t view things altogether calm, sometimes, in short, he is as he is at home uneasy if things don’t go “about so”. Say nothing of this however. We get along quite well together, “agreeing to differ” about some things. Thinks much of his friends and writes some good letters, very. Always reads them home to me. By the way, I never show your letters and read only what I think proper aloud to anyone and am compelled to burn them of course, so not easy on that score. You have not mentioned about Lulu’s box, tho I suppose you got it at Foster’s and about the money. Did you receive the whole ($8.00)? Suppose you did as I sent some of it at Fred. [Fredericksburg]. Tell me when you get a response from the “Social Six” to my pictures, etc. The tea comes regularly now and is a great treat, as it was today [at] noon. I don’t think to mention much about our living. I can get along very well generally and seldom purchase of the sutler, but many of the boys seem to think a great deal of their stomachs. I find the Army “rations” very good. Did get a little butter and cheese the other day to share with Jos. H. for he frets over the living a good deal. But to one who has been used to feeding the mind, such extremes of feeling are not customary. I say this in no spirit of pride but it is a fact that the cultivated in mind are enduring cheerfully and always reading or conversing on some solid matter at every leisure moment, while the others are “fussing” about the “rations” and wondering what the next meal will be, etc. etc. And so we have the two classes and here, as at home, the ruling spirit [will] win out! I have borrowed “Harper’s” Magazine for Dec. which I shall read. We do no drilling, having the wood to get, and picket duty keeps us in exercise. About my eyes, since we got fire inside, I’ve entirely recovered but when fires outside as “New Year’s Eve”. I had to go on guard with three men at Col. Lasure’s Headquarters (only a few rods from here). It was blustering and cold. The smoke from the fire troubled me again. They are all right now and expect some good times when papers come, etc. Only think 1863! What will be a year to come? I think a great deal will be decided some way. God grant it may be all for the best. Only think too of A.B. Fuller’s death at F. [Fredericksburg]. I couldn’t believe it at first but I read the funeral services today in the paper you sent me. How many gallant spirits have gone to their long home from the dear old Bay State? Who can but deplore when such men perish? But a word for Sister Mary. Am glad you are so successful in your school and you see how “dignity” even a little womens doeth the work! I trust the writer may pass pleasantly and profitably. And Hattie, I have not forgotten you but I know where your heart and pen turn and trust we shall all meet at the old home to recall the eventful past by and by. I will stop as the mail does not go till night and am quite tired. A little later. Time for supper. Saw the [???] a moment just now, liked Hyperion very much, said he would give a [???] for it now. The provost guard took everything away from the soldiers that was in sight and his [???] was crossing the bridge with his things in his hands so he lost it. I have tried to think of all the items, but perhaps I have forgotten some. Am glad you chat away so on the war, etc. Speak freely and give your opinion and how people feel for I think it a period and want to know how matters go. Have you heard of late from the Emersons? Love to all friends as always. Wrote you on Sunday last. A kiss for Lulu. I hope she won’t forget me, but one so young it wouldn’t be strange, my looks. I feel sad when I think she may do so but I hope we shall meet before it is so. As ever, your affectionate husband Jerome TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE This is a fragment of a letter, with the page that includes the salutation, location and date missing. However, based on its contents, the letter was almost certainly written in early January of 1863. 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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 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/3ba721be86504e14d9dbe5ca4c7bbca6.jpg a74f6d8d11e6efc54168621d7d782b04 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/f594a9639a14fb2c6b582a7f0f0d2658.jpg c550739a213964bb8aa996239c5ed441 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 … morning (Sunday) when we were moved again in a circuitous route, resting on a steep bank, concealed till daylight when we moved back to our old quarters occupied on the preceding day. Spent Sunday inactive excepting a march to the city, where we stood all day in mud and water, when back again to the ravine! Some firing during the day, but things were evidently “dragging” their slow length along. Remained till Monday eve. when things looked like still and mysterious, a stealthy march to the city, moving to and fro, till toward midnight we passed the river, which was covered with dirt! And soon we were at an old camp, tired, surprised and I suppose defeated! Further I know not. “The ways of war are incomprehensible and past finding out.” The fires of camp have weakened my eyes, so writing tires them. I must close, I would gladly keep on, fire is low but thought is busy. I was much interested in your account of Allie and Lulu. How gladly would I relieve the loneliness of the one and feast eyes and heart with the companionship of both! Oh, Abbie, of this I can hardly speak. I came from an honorable and in my heart of hearts from a pure motive. Is it all in vain? Are we to be forever defeated and our labors rendered void? We have a desperate age as a brave enemy. Would some of our leaders at home were here to see! One thing is certain, I loathe war. I have no words to express the feelings that takes possession of me as I recall the scenes of the last few weeks. I have not said as much before, but out of the abundance of the heart etc. God forgive me if I am less brave but this slaughtering “his own image”!! So thought I as I gazed on four lifeless bodies in a garden in Fredericksburg in all stages of mutilation, such as I cannot here describe. Forgive me for thus closing, you are when you can fill the mind with gentler things. May I be permitted so to do some future time and be again united with all that’s nearest and dearest. As ever, your brother, Jerome Registers [newspapers] are duly recd. [received] Will try and find the 11th N. H. [New Hampshire Regiment] They were in the street at F. [Fredericksburg] on Sat. [Saturday] with us. Saw them on the march. TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE This is a partial letter from Jerome to Allie’s sister, Abbie. Although the salutation page, which would have contained the date and location is missing, based on the content of the letter, Jerome probably wrote it shortly after the 36th Massachusetts Regiment was engaged at Fredericksburg, Virginia, or in camp at Falmouth, Virginia, in late 1862 or early 1863. 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Title A name given to the resource Unknown Letter #16 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Abbie Falmouth, VA Description An account of the resource From Jerome to Abbie 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 or 1863 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 #16 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Falmouth, VA Abbie Falmouth Jerome Peirce VA https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/6cd549526f1948a33234e947b95456da.jpg bc2a9aa42d273ad0d27bf0f781ac082f https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/e698c26d0d471323fc84964371806902.jpg 31f29087c69b7e4007c1cbfbb90174bc 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 LETTER TRANSCRIPTION ONE WORD WITH THEE. One word with thee – one sweet yet mournful meeting, If but to catch again they low sad tone, And clasp they hand, and feel its warm pulse beating With love’s delicious throb against my own If but to catch thine eye and hear thee say “I will remember thee when far away.” One word with thee – though not of hope or gladness, On which to muse when we are far apart; A whisper – breathed in silence and in sadness – To leave a hush forever on my heart! One word – to treasure in my bosom-core, Whether we meet again, or meet no more. One word with thee – though it may be to sever The last sweet link that binds thy soul to mine, And tear from me thy burning heart forever, To place another on its shattered shrine! One word – to treasure in my bosom-core, Whether we meet again, or meet no more. One word with thee – one brief yet blissful meeting To catch thy voice, where last we met alone; Whose faintest sigh can set this heart to beating With thoughts and feelings that it dare not own! One word – O God of bliss, and it can be That it may be our last? – One word with thee! THE END. Transcriber’s Note: The following note is written on the top of the first page in what appears to be Jerome’s handwriting: The purple flowers are a field flower and pretty. Transcriber’s Note: The following note is written on the bottom of the second page in what appears to be Jerome’s handwriting: From a vol. [volume] of poems taken from a house at Jackson, Miss., where our line of battle moved. From “Mrs. Welby’s” Poems, known as “Amelia”. TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES Note 1: This item consists of the above poem printed on the front and back side of one sheet of paper, with the above notes. There no indication of the date when or from where this item was mailed. There is no envelope. However, based on other letters, Jerome was in the Jackson, Mississippi, area in mid-July of 1863. Based on the contents of the letter, Jerome apparently sent some field flowers with this letter. Note 2: Mrs. Amelia Welby, who went by her pen name, Amelia, was born in 1819, died in 1852 and lived in Kentucky. Her “Poems” collection was published in 1850. 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 #17 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Jackson, MS 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 1863-07-?? 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). 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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 Thurs 18 Dec 1862 My dear ones, Have just returned from Regimental Inspection, and tho’ have nothing in particular to say, thought I would send a line. You have spoken in some of letters if my getting my picture taken and send [sic] home. I have had no opportunity. I seldome [sic] leave camp, to go where an Artist was. you have to have some [sic: so] many passes, signed by two or three officers. I understood there was an Artist some mile, or more from here, awhile ago. did not know it at the time. I have not altered much[,] if any, from last winter, and I am not ambitious to be taken in regimentals, and the pictures you have are much pleasanter to see probably, so for the present you must rest Content. It is hard work to get away from camp, and we are very busy most of the time. We are still in Camp, and settled down as ever. Cold weather somewhat. Our attempt at the battle over the river was a bad failure as far as I can learn, and a terrible, and foolish sacrifice of life, and I know not what will turn up next. it may send us into winter quarters[.] The Rebels, are very strongly entrenched, and I think hard customers to deal with. There was but little bombardment before they ordered the charge, and their double row of forts enabled them to shell out, as fast as captured, so carrying them by storm was impossible. It is hard betting[?] what the next move will be. not very cheering to our troops. Such are the impressions we get here. The City is a ruin and in the hands of the enemy again. This is a sad record, but truth I think, will show it a fact. It seems you have met Mr & Mrs Emerson. I wrote Lucy a few days since. Hope you will visit the[m]. Hope Mrs. E will write me soon. Should like to be at home to look about among the friends, seeing we have turned the first leaf, of this glorious Campaign! Has the money reached you safely? I have sent in all $8.00, 3. at one time, and 5. at another, the last while at F, the proceeds of my watch. Fri Eve. Was interrupted yesterday to get “rations” and have been busy ever since. Today the regiment are on Picket. I did not go, and I must tell you what I have been doing. Left to myself, with spade & axe, have been hard at work building a chimney to my tent-! So here I set by candle light, with a little fire in the fireplace. ‘Tis not quite finished and of Course don’t work very brisk, but it will soon. Have thought much of you today. ‘Tis still enough when the boys are away. Should have a mail [meal?] if they were in, but shall not have it till they return. How do you all do? I trust your mind is relieved by this time, about the battle. all has been still since we crossed the river. Have no idea of the future. It may keep us here all winter, but I hardly think it will. Alonzo R is Commissioned First Leut. and is appointed Adjutant. made his first appearance yesterday in Inspection. he will make a fine officer in time. it is quite an elevation. Has a tent to himself near the Col, extra pay & allowances &c Jos H. is away with the rest, so I am quite to myself. my fire burns nicely and don’t smoke. We build these chimneys of turf. my fireplace is about 3 1/2 ft wide, and 2 deep, narrowing to the back some, like the old fashioned, fireplace. Hardwood sticks for the front frame, &c[.] We have to go some ways for wood. You would be surprised to see the clearing we’ve made in the woods here, and more still to see we back the heavy sticks about half a mile. Such is Army life. I shall not regret it[s] close. Recd the “Ploughman” and some letter paper. thanks for the same. have had one “formal” also. Got some sermons from Kate, the other day, so I am full of reading—also the Christian Freeman, and a short letter from Caleb Mayo. My eyes ache some and must bid you “good night.” My darling Lulu—a kiss for her. did she get my letter? How my heart yearns to you all, but we must still be hopeful and patient. Will close tomorrow. This letter also contains Letter52 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 18, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Lulu Falmouth 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 1862-12-18 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Donald Pfanz Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904). 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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 Sat Eve 20eth Have been very busy since my last note, Fixing up our tent, which will be quite Comfortable. Got quite a mail by waiting. Yours of the 14nth Sunday. It done me much good. You must not think I sold my watch from anything you wrote. I felt that I Could not carry it these times, when I Could procure so much that was more needful. It was considerable trouble to take care of it, so I made the most of a good opportunity, and still farther, I did not know what might happen to me, when it might get lost and do no one any good. So dismiss at once, any other[?] thought, for I think only of you[r]s and Lulu’s good in all my moves, and exercise the utmost Care for myself accordingly. My eyes are troubling me, caused by the fires, so I must be brief in closing. Had a nice letter from Mr & Hortense Johnson, with yours. they have a “big” time dedicating the Hall Christmas &c. You need not be in haste about Lulu’s picture, altho’ I should like it much. Mary had quite an adventure, but I’ll risk her, most anywhere. Should like a chat with her, but my eyes are to[o] troublesome tonight. Of our moves in future I cannot speak. rumor says we are going into Winter Quarters. I am inclined to think so. We feel that there will be a pause and I hope a peace. There ought to be judging of the doings over the river the other day! Lulu must accept a kiss instead of a letter this time. Love to all, and Good night[.] may heaven keep you for your loving Husband Jerome This letter was included with Letter #51 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 20, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Lulu Falmouth, 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 1862-12-20 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Donald Pfanz Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904). 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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 Monday Eve, 22d Dec 1862 My dear sister, my very dear Abbie: Tis a mild, fine evening, with scarce a sound to disturb--a most favored hour, something of the olden time, when I sat in my chamber in the Corner house years ago, and dreamed away the hours, knowing little or nothing of Care or anxiety. Am all alone in my tent with a cheerful fire burning, in a fireplace, made of sods by own hand! The Brigade is on picke[t] duty, my tentmate gone. Have just finished supper, and by my candle have read over you[rs] of last Tues. and also one from Allie written at Foster’s[.] But to your letter. Your estimate of my nature, and deeds I feel most sensibly are are [sic] undeserved. I have indeed seen little of this world’s wealth¸but, a certain leisure from real care, and a most bountiful feast of intellectual enjoyment, “beyond Compare” has been mine, and how my mind has lived upon it in my wandering experience here in the army! But what shall I say, my Sister? The fiery ordeal, which has doomed so many to an honored grave, or languishing pain, has passed, and I am still saved! There was a time indeed when, it seemed the “waves had gone over me” but now, I exclaim “Bless the Lord oh my soul” Thou has been our refuge, a very present help in trouble[.]” Dear Abbie, the past week seems like some strange dream, when a certain fearful vagueness baffles all attempts to relate it. You have seen some account of the battle. The first bombardment, and burning of the City was on Thurs 11th. We we[re] in line all day near our Camp, waiting for the Pontoon bridges to be laid, which the enemy tried to prevent, and it was that, that drew the fire of Artillery and the ruin of the City. Of course we witnessed it all, never to be forgotten, a mile of batteries raining shot and shell for hours, creating a peculiar smoky lurid appearance, of an indescribable kind, while a bright sunlight Contended with the “rolling din”, like an angel face trying to conceal, or appease the wrath of man. But Friday, what a day! Passed into the City in the A.M. and remained all day, massed with a whole division, on the Levee by the river. There was firing from our batteries more or less, thro’ the day, and in the P.M. the rebel artillery open upon us for a short time causing some huddling, and running. several shell exploded near us, wounding several, and one shot struck in a garden near me while I was looking over the scenes in the houses, when I made, more than a “double quick” movement for my post nearby, but found them taking it “very cool”, as indeed they did, which Called forth a remark to that effect from Col Lesuire [sic] whose Regt lay near us. A stormed and sacked City is a thing to be seen, not described! Such bewildering confusion, such a chaos of all things pertaining to house, or shop keeping! Houses riddled in all possible directions, furniture smashed, books, bedding, crockery, keepsakes, scattered in and out of doors, while the soldiers were each trying to carry off some memento of the scene. books were the favorite item with many, but many were compelled to return them, on trying to pass the bridge. Our Capt lost a Copy of “Hyperion” (from Mayor Slaughter’s house) which his waiter tried to bring away, not thinking to conceal it. It was horrible to see the destruction and pillage. Scarcely a house escaped the ruin, the finest and highest suffering most, while the large warehouses for storing tobacco, in the Central part of the City, were burned. Sat early we were marched out of the City about a mile, on a ravine, and still near the river, with bluff protecting us, and there we waited, with anxious thought, while the battle raged, first on the Right nearest to the City. Soon the enemy began to reply, and soon the Centre and Left joined, while the heavy guns from the other bank of the river, added to the thunder, the shot passing over us. This was the great day, near us, and we learned the sound of battle. If I could only sit and tell you, but I cannot write all that passed without, and within, those long hours. That night, just before dark, were [sic: we] were marched to the top of the bluff where we remained till early (3 oclk) in the [Page or pages missing] Love to all Jerome This letter is included with Letter #54 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 Abbie, December 22, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Abbie Falmouth VA Description An account of the resource From Jerome to Abbie 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 1862-12-22 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Donald Pfanz Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904). 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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 Wedns P.M. 24th Dec 1862. Have been very busy for the last few days, and have just sat down in my tent “Turkish fashion” to offer a few lines to my dear ones at home. My last letter to you was mailed last Sat. and yesterday, no day before yesterday. received yours written from Foster’s and today Came the best, safe and sound, and it was just the thing and will be of great service, and many thanks for the same. I found no pencil with it, but I suppose it was done up at the clothing Store (Jacobs & Deane), so you Could not put it in. I looked over the wrapper also. I think if one end of all bundles was left open, the postage would be less, for bundles have Come to the boys, much cheaper, and quite as much in bulk too. You spoke of Socks. I didn’t look carefully. I do need one pair, only, and a little yarn. lost all I had in our “Skedaddle” the other day, over the river, besides my gloves that Albert S. gave me, (I wrote him a few days since but no reply as yet) but I have sufficient covering for the hands. The weather is variable, but on the whole very favorable. yesterday was very warm, like Spring, but we had to stand in mud and water, three or four hours for [“]Division Inspection”, by Gen Sumner. He spoke of the “terrible place” to stand and said “We ought never to have been put there.” I hope it bodes some improvement in future. I admire him, or his appearance, and manners very much. There is much of sameness in life now, in camp. Have been fixing up our tent, built a chimney of sods, which by heat becomes quite hard, have a nice fireplace inside, two thirds as wide as the whole end of the tent, while the entire end is sodded up, two small logs laid inside to press the cloth back. many have raised them and some dig down, but our[s] is Cosey [sic] and “warm as toast,” while Cedar Boughs give it quite a cheerful appearance, and we get candles (mostly of the sutler), so we try to live as human as possible, and are really comfortable. There have been some “tough” stories told. I hear of ones sufferings—rags, Cold &c. but I do think we, at least, Considering the immense Army[,] fare very well indeed. The “slack” negligent kind suffer, as they will anywhere, but we can keep nice and Comfortable. have plenty of good reading and yesterday two or three boxes Came to members, and there was some “giving in” but much stuff was spoiled as most of them have been sometime on the way. Had a nice letter from Jamestown, since my last. All well, and I should think happy. They all think a great deal of Hannah’s husband, said he was going to write me (Sarah wrote for all.) There is strong talk of Winter Quarters”--don’t know yet. Don’t think we shall “advance” at any rate. Should like to say more, but can’t just yet. I mean about the war and matters generally, for my opinions and notions and [sic: are] taking shape somewhat, as is every soldier whom we meet, and there’s some strong talk at Washington. You would be astonished to know the Conversation that goes on between the pickets. = Eve. Candle light. Have be[e]n to supper. Rice and molasses, and a very little Coffee. Eat too much and so you must excuse me if I[‘]m dull the rest of my letter. If I could only be there to talk all this over. The Rebs seem to regret seeing our men slaughtered the other day and say they wish both would Stack arms, and leave Messrs Lincoln and Davis to settle it, and this is the way brave men treat each other, exchanging papers &c[.] Oh it is wicked, damnable! I must speak it. Hope you had a good time at Foster’s, and the City. Allie, I don’t wonder you are lonely. never did, and trust you will find hope strong. I am so well and hopeful perhaps I am not considerate enough for you. forgive me if I am so. Let it comfort you that I am now comfortable—have good food, fire & clothes, excellent health so that I fill the new best plump, and I work every day harder than I did at home, chopping wood, getting water, and getting meals, and read some, but have not lear[n]ed to love army life, nor do I forget my home, but only keep as busy as possible to make time pass as quickly as possible. Just think, “night before Christmas”! I hope little Lulu will get the box for her present; the vest is mine I suppose! – Last Sunday. Cold enough. Some friends from, Brookfield, I believe—clergymen—spoke a few moments to us. Monday I was alone—worked on the tent. the Regt was in “picket”, yesterday & today, busy as mentioned. “Atlantic” not arrived, or clothes. Will Come all right, by and by probably when this is “sealed and delivered.” the “letter box” is opposite our tent. Jos H. s[t]ill here, thinking I suppose. all is very still. Wrote Allie on Monday. Have not seen Alonzo R for some days to speak. Both of us very busy—shall try and see soon. H’s position will necessarily prevent my seeing him quite as often. Was glad to know his father and Wessel were safe. How did things seem on your visit to R? Did you see the Lorrys? I must close for I am quite tired, and will add something for my Lulu. Wish I could kiss her. Don’t crowd her mind. Keep her a child, as much as possible. Have not answered Will’s last, for lack of time. I send the closing part of a letter from Henry P[e]irce. Is’nt [sic] he a fine penman for one so young? Am all out of Stamps and Ink, but if I can have a good black pencil Can do nicely. Give much love to all the folks. Tell Father I shall get to be tough enough for a farmer sometime! I like the “Ploughman” very much. Its new Editors I think have improved it. As ever Your Affectionate husband Jerome P. [The lines between here and the sketches are in the hand of Henry Peirce. The rest of the sheet contains a note from Jerome Peirce to his daughter.] not find much news in this letter but the fact is I have not a great deal on hand. But it is getting late and I must close[.] give my love to Alonzo, and cousin Joe if you see him and remember me as your affectionate nephew Henry S Peirce. [Sketch No. 1] [Sketch No. 2] My darling little Lulu, Papa has tried to draw the “little house” he lives in, that Aunt Abbie told you about. The picture no 1. is the outside. see the smoke coming out of the Chimney? the rough notches on the back side, are the sods, which Cover the end. The little dots are the buttons, that fasten the cloth together, for it is most all Cloth, with a few sti[c]ks[,] one in front, like [Sketch No. 3] which is the frame and fine lines to show how the cloth goes over them. Two upright sticks on the back side to hold up the chimney (as one Could not come down in front.) No 2 Shows he fireplace inside of the tent. We sleep feet towards the fire, pine and cedar boughs packed down outside (and in) so I sleep very warm with Cousin Jos. Henry. Knapsack, what I keep clothes in. Haversack, what I keep vitals in tin plates, spoons, and a little bit of a tin toy pan for little Lulu sometime (found it in the street over the river) mustard box, with salt in now[?], a little bag of sugar & Coffee. So you see I have a closet and Cupboard but they lay on the floor, and do not set up as at Grandma’s. Papa’s tired, and must send a kiss & good night[.] Mama will talk to you more about it. There’s some pretty pine trees grows near papa’s house, and on the left of the picture, No 1[,] you see the wood pile got today, while the Cloth door is partly open. if you Could peep in you would see papa writing this, and the “twinkling little stars” outside. Goodnight, and may the good Angels keep you with mama for your loving Papa. J. P. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter/Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie, December 24, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Falmouth 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 1862-12-24 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Donald Pfanz Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904). 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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 Sunday P.M. 28th Decr 1862 My ever dear wife: Today I was again reminded of your thoughtfulness, on the receipt of a nice pa[c]kage of stationery [sic[ paper and Envelopes, for which many thanks. Yesterday Came a pair of socks, and wristers & pin wheels from Ellen, all just the things wanted and of Course “ever so” acceptable. I mailed you a letter on Fri morn, or Thu[r]s Eve, so of course can tell you but little news. All is quiet, and I am still well. The Co are on Picket again, so I am sole occupant of the tent. Have been quite busy tho’. Took a walk in the morn, for water, washing, breakfast th[r]o’ with, found some sewing that “must be done, and you will think I am constantly calling for something. I am sadly in need of a pr of Suspenders. You can get an ordinary pr. They charge enormously for all such things here, and you can mail them very well. and speaking of Postage, I can’t understand why there is such a difference without [i.e. unless] it is closing them—the packages—all up, not leaving an end open or[?] County and City Post Offices. The Vest was 75, c [75 cents] Postage. Other bundles came, the same in size for less than half that. Ellen’s present of wristers was more than a package for J. H recd at the same time, his being four times as large—Mittens[,] Hdkf &c. I believe I am supplied now “till fu[r]ther orders”. You did not speak of Lulu’s box in your green letter (recd Fri). did you get. I presume you forgot to mention, as I do, many things. It is a lovely day, and I have thought of you so much. You are where it is colder than here, the “Cold snaps” are the exception here not the rule. Have you been at Church? I have been reading the Testament. Cor 1st, and Psalms. I often open to the latter by chance. One day when expecting to go into battle I opened to the 60th. Today to the 103d. Have a book too from the Chaplain “The Baron of the South”, an essay on the rise and progress of the Slave Power. It is a fearful thing considering the present aspect of things. A settled purpose, it was to change the character of the Government, and I fear the end is not yet, and yet, again, it seems as if there might be a settlement without further bloodshed. I trust I am not less brave, or hopeful, but I confess, and I learn it is the Conviction of a vast portion of the Army, that it Cannot be closed or settled by mere fighting. We do not feel reconciled to Banks going away “down south”, instead of acting with us, at Richmond, and he meeting, too, with delay and disaster. Surely the nation, is being tried as by fire, and its sins are manifold[.] Your last letter was interesting—very. I am glad you saw so many. it almost seemed like seeing them myself. Poor George Pratt! I will try and write him. Why don’t Lucy answer my last? I mentioned him in common, in that! Had a nice letter from Charles Smith with you[r]s. his “back is up” on the war. I replied immediately. Have written Albert S. the early part of the month. He (Charles) wanted to know why you did not visit, or Call, on them, while down. I told him how you felt, and of your haste, and asked them to write you at B. I say “how you felt”—not unfriendly of course, but I [sic: it] reminded you too much of old times &c.” I should like to know more of the “discussion” at Foster’s. Does he feel, like “Compromise”, or indignant at the Government, or what? I should like to get his notions, aside from his own statement, a little. The Common Soldiers here on both sides, are friendly, even proposing (the rebs did) to leave the bullets out of their guns in loading if we would! –and how like fighting such folks can we feel, especially when they are fortified so that, one of theirs is as good as five of us! Don’t think I am for a dishonorable peace, but with such a state of things, it does seem, as tho’ something honorable to both parties might be done, for war is horrible beyond mention, and good and true men here feel it so. But how is my little Lulu. Papa, did think of her birth day, but forgot to speak of it in his letter. Did you get the pictures of my house &c. She must tell me all about her presents &c. A letter Came to J.H. from O. this morn. Spoke of a letter from Hattie while you was in Boston. I wrote them a day or two since. also Dr B about his nephew who as wou[n]ded. Not dangerous, but severe[.] Excuse brevity this time, and believe me, with love to all, as ever Your Affc. husband Jerome [Marginal notes] [Page 2] I send some extracts, the verses for Lulu[.] found the pencil. should like a long one. no matter for the buttons. [Page 4] Am out of Stamps 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, December 28, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Falmouth 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 1862-12-28 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Donald Pfanz Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904). 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