Newberry Library - Pearce, Christopher Gardner to Jane Ann, Christopher Gardner Pearce papers, Jan. 17-June 22, 1847

Pearce, Christopher Gardner to Jane Ann, Christopher Gardner Pearce papers, Jan. 17-June 22, 1847

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Open book Pearce, Christopher Gardner to Jane Ann, Christopher Gardner Pearce papers, Jan. 17-June 22, 1847

Title Pearce, Christopher Gardner to Jane Ann, Christopher Gardner Pearce papers, Jan. 17-June 22, 1847

Creator Pearce, Christopher Gardner, 1811-1882

Date Jan. 17-June 22, 1847

Place Illinois--Nauvoo, Kentucky--Paducah, Mississippi River, Ohio--Cincinnati

Language English

Subjects Diseases, Floods, Husband and wife, Revivals

Description Correspondence between Christopher Gardner Pearce, who was a Mississippi steamboat captain, and his wife Jane Ann (Sackett), beginning during their courtship in 1839 and continuing until 1851, the year in which Jane Ann died. The letters discuss a variety of subjects, including Pearce's life on the river, Jane Ann’s domestic life in Cincinnati, business, religion, politics, and family news and gossip. Also included is Pearce’s obituary from 1882, and a 1943 newspaper clipping that reprints a large check that Pearce wrote to a grocer in 1865.

User-Contributed Transcription Louisville Jan 17 1847My Dear Wife,I wrote you yesterday but being engaged I did not put my letter on the Mail Boat, consequently I put it on the Com. Perry, I hope you will recieve it to day. -- I have not recd any letter from you to day, but hope you may be gaining strength, and as comfortable as you could reasonably expect, I very much miss the society of yourself and our little ones, and hope soon to enjoy our little family circle. --Capt. Dustin still proposes the same that he has previously offered, I shall await the arrival of the "Cincinnati" and asertain what she has done on her present trip, if things prove gloomy, it is quite likely I may accept the proposition made, however I shall keep you advised of my movements daily. And hope in exchange to hear from you. -- Remember me affectionately to all the family and please accept my best love for yourself and our little ones. -- Your Affectionately Husband"Cincinnati" not yet arrived, C. Gardner Pearceimage

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Archival Collection Title Christopher Gardner Pearce papers

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Call Number midwest ms pearce Box 1 Folder 20

BibID 998292998805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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