Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Capt. James H. Pearce” in article pos=20 of The Daily Dispatch: March 13, 1862., [Electronic resource]:
... the Light Guard a crack company, and as respectable in numbers as it will be in discipline.
After the company is raised, it is the desire of its friends to raise a battalion for special service.
Capt. James H. Pearce has been in service since the war broke out, in Western Virginia and in North Carolina.
The arms and accoutrements of this company will be of the best description.
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