From Jerome to Allie, October 25, 1862
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Title
From Jerome to Allie, October 25, 1862
Subject
Peirce, Jerome
Allie
Camp at "Pleasent Valley", MD.
Description
From Jerome to Allie
Creator
Jerome Peirce
Source
Jerome Peirce Collection, National Park Service
Publisher
HIST 428 (Spring 2020), University of Mary Washington
Date
1862-10-25
Contributor
NPS, Civil War Study Group, Donald Pfanz (Transcriber)
Rights
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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Language
English
Type
Text
Identifier
Letter #27
Coverage
Pleasant Valley, MD.
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Camp at “Pleasant Valley”
Md 25th/62
Preparations are being made for a move tomorrow, which may render writing impossible for a few days. I send you a few lines once more, not to tell you news, but to assure you how much my loved ones are in mind. Have just written to Sister Kate, in answer to a very kind and affectionate letter a few days ago.
It is about 3 P.M. Sat. and Sunday we march. I think we should rest, but such are the demands of war. The “great movement” we trust has commenced and we are ready for fatigue and labor, yes suffering if we Can contribute to the great end.
I can give you no idea of particulars. The Rebels are falling back, and what is to be done this Fall must be done quickly so we must draw our own Conclusion.
All is stir in the Camp—Cooks are busy with preparing rations--two days, I think. “The boys” are looking over things to see how snug they can pack, for its knapsacks, tents[,] and all this time, doubtless.
Drilled this A.M. Had a nice dinner of beaf [sic] steak and sweet potatoes, the latter I boiled myself. Cayenne pepper, salt, and it was nice. We have lived very well indeed since we have been here.
The tomatoes regulated me more than anything, and I am feeling “first rate.” I have been favored thus far in being well when marching comes, but I should like repose on the Sabbath.
I wrote Mary and Yourself night before last and hope to hear from you this Eve as we get a mail every day. Jos. H. got some papers last Eve.
We carry sugar[,] Coffee dry on marches, and this A.M. I made me a Coffee bag out of that pillow. have reduced it in size and use it for all the little things that would otherwise be floating about my knapsack. Have two tin plates[,] one for frying meat in, also extra tin for carrying water, so we are quite independant [sic], if not too tired.
And now, how are my darlings? Oh, how gladly would I embrace them again. Papa sends Kisses for them always, and loves to think of them and darling little Lulu. Papa loves her dearly if he did go away, and hopes she will have some benefit of the present great trial, and she must be proud that her father had a share in these perilous times.
We have talk here of a speedy winding up of the business. Would that it might be so. I see no reason why it should not, but you know how cautious we are when we hope for a great blessing, and so it is in this case. My next will probably [be] written in “Old Virginia[.”] shall take some paper and a pencil in my pocket, and send you a line the first opportunity.
My love and best wishes to Lottie Houghton. Tell her to write me when she can. shall think much of her, and trust she will find only good and happiness in abundance.
Jos H has written home. he is getting along nicely as are all the sick ones.
Should like to write to Billerica, but you will do so and tell them all, with love to all I hope to see Will and Frank before long. what a meeting it would be. Write often, as you have like a good wife, and forgive me if I have said anything to injure your feelings. Remember me to Jos family as ever and believe me your loving husband
Jerome
Direct as before, Corporal before my name, as the other is improper, in military 9th Army Corps.
Md 25th/62
Preparations are being made for a move tomorrow, which may render writing impossible for a few days. I send you a few lines once more, not to tell you news, but to assure you how much my loved ones are in mind. Have just written to Sister Kate, in answer to a very kind and affectionate letter a few days ago.
It is about 3 P.M. Sat. and Sunday we march. I think we should rest, but such are the demands of war. The “great movement” we trust has commenced and we are ready for fatigue and labor, yes suffering if we Can contribute to the great end.
I can give you no idea of particulars. The Rebels are falling back, and what is to be done this Fall must be done quickly so we must draw our own Conclusion.
All is stir in the Camp—Cooks are busy with preparing rations--two days, I think. “The boys” are looking over things to see how snug they can pack, for its knapsacks, tents[,] and all this time, doubtless.
Drilled this A.M. Had a nice dinner of beaf [sic] steak and sweet potatoes, the latter I boiled myself. Cayenne pepper, salt, and it was nice. We have lived very well indeed since we have been here.
The tomatoes regulated me more than anything, and I am feeling “first rate.” I have been favored thus far in being well when marching comes, but I should like repose on the Sabbath.
I wrote Mary and Yourself night before last and hope to hear from you this Eve as we get a mail every day. Jos. H. got some papers last Eve.
We carry sugar[,] Coffee dry on marches, and this A.M. I made me a Coffee bag out of that pillow. have reduced it in size and use it for all the little things that would otherwise be floating about my knapsack. Have two tin plates[,] one for frying meat in, also extra tin for carrying water, so we are quite independant [sic], if not too tired.
And now, how are my darlings? Oh, how gladly would I embrace them again. Papa sends Kisses for them always, and loves to think of them and darling little Lulu. Papa loves her dearly if he did go away, and hopes she will have some benefit of the present great trial, and she must be proud that her father had a share in these perilous times.
We have talk here of a speedy winding up of the business. Would that it might be so. I see no reason why it should not, but you know how cautious we are when we hope for a great blessing, and so it is in this case. My next will probably [be] written in “Old Virginia[.”] shall take some paper and a pencil in my pocket, and send you a line the first opportunity.
My love and best wishes to Lottie Houghton. Tell her to write me when she can. shall think much of her, and trust she will find only good and happiness in abundance.
Jos H has written home. he is getting along nicely as are all the sick ones.
Should like to write to Billerica, but you will do so and tell them all, with love to all I hope to see Will and Frank before long. what a meeting it would be. Write often, as you have like a good wife, and forgive me if I have said anything to injure your feelings. Remember me to Jos family as ever and believe me your loving husband
Jerome
Direct as before, Corporal before my name, as the other is improper, in military 9th Army Corps.
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Jerome Peirce 1862, From Jerome to Allie, October 25, 1862, HIST 428 (Spring 2020), University of Mary Washington
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