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Joseph Peirce writes to Florence Fletcher in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, from Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont, on "Monday night." He relates how he and Gilmour broke the quarantine on campus and were almost caught. The letter is addressed to Miss Florence Fletcher and postmarked 4 June 1912. ; The Norwich University campus was placed under quarantine after two students developed symptoms of smallpox in May 1912. Joseph Moore Peirce graduated from Norwich University with an electrical engineering degree in 1914. He married Florence Douglas Fletcher in Rockingham, Vermont, on 24 December 1914. Transcription by Danielle Dalton. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

Joseph Peirce writes to Florence Fletcher in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, from Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont, on 13 June 1912; he reports on his exams; he took his Calculus exam yesterday and has been busy studying for Physics; he did poorly on his Spanish exam. ; Joseph Moore Peirce graduated from Norwich University with an electrical engineering degree in 1914. He married Florence Douglas Fletcher in Rockingham, Vermont, on 24 December 1914. Transcription by Danielle Dalton. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

Joseph Peirce writes to Florence Fletcher in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, from Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont, on 16 April 1912; he describes some of his classes, particularly Spanish, Surveying, and Mechanics, and alludes to the fact that he and his friends (the "convicts") are behind the other students academically due to having been "sent home" earlier in the year. He has moved rooms and his new roommate is "Convict No. 2." He has written to Carlton Phillips but expects that neither he nor Grace will visit him on campus. ; Joseph Moore Peirce graduated from Norwich University with an electrical engineering degree in 1914. He married Florence Douglas Fletcher in Rockingham, Vermont, on 24 December 1914. Transcription by Danielle Dalton. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

Joseph Peirce writes to Florence Fletcher in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, from Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont, on 21 May 1912; he reports on the weather and the effect of the quarantine of campus on the students' routine; they are able to go in the buildings but cannot live in the barracks; he will be helping with fumigating the barracks tomorrow; part of the town is also quarantined now. The letter is addressed to Miss Flossie Fletcher and postmarked 22 May 1912. ; The Norwich University campus was placed under quarantine after two students developed symptoms of smallpox in May 1912. Joseph Moore Peirce graduated from Norwich University with an electrical engineering degree in 1914. He married Florence Douglas Fletcher in Rockingham, Vermont, on 24 December 1914. Transcription by Danielle Dalton. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

Joseph Peirce writes to Florence Fletcher in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, from Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont, on 11 June 1912; he describes his performance on his exams thus far; he has been studying for his Spanish exam "all day & all night" and still has to take exams in Calculus and Physics. ; Joseph Moore Peirce graduated from Norwich University with an electrical engineering degree in 1914. He married Florence Douglas Fletcher in Rockingham, Vermont, on 24 December 1914. Transcription by Danielle Dalton. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

Joseph Peirce writes to Florence Fletcher in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, from Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont, on 9 June 1912; he describes his Mechanics exam and reports that the tents have been taken down and the students moved back inside the barracks. He mentions the government inspection; the commandant rewarded their performance with free ice creams. He plans to send her an invitation to commencement. ; The Norwich University campus was placed under quarantine after two students developed symptoms of smallpox in May 1912. Joseph Moore Peirce graduated from Norwich University with an electrical engineering degree in 1914. He married Florence Douglas Fletcher in Rockingham, Vermont, on 24 December 1914. Transcription by Danielle Dalton. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

Joseph Peirce writes to Florence Fletcher in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, from Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont, on 11 April 1912; he has unpacked and is getting settled; he writes about his friends (the "convicts") and roommate as well as his studies and workload; he has to prepare for state inspection and an exam next week. The letter is addressed to Miss Flossie Fletcher and postmarked 12 April 1912. ; Joseph Moore Peirce graduated from Norwich University with an electrical engineering degree in 1914. He married Florence Douglas Fletcher in Rockingham, Vermont, on 24 December 1914. Transcription by Danielle Dalton. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

Joseph Peirce writes to Florence Fletcher in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, from Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont, on 3 May 1912; he relates recent news of his professors and friends, including what they did on Dewey Day; he got in trouble with one of his professors and was told he has "got but one more chance;" also mentions a court martial of some of the seniors. ; Joseph Moore Peirce graduated from Norwich University with an electrical engineering degree in 1914. He married Florence Douglas Fletcher in Rockingham, Vermont, on 24 December 1914. Transcription by Danielle Dalton. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

Joseph Peirce writes to Florence Fletcher in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, from Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont, on "Monday Evening;" he relates news about baseball games against New Hampshire State and a team from Barre, Vermont, and describes his social life and the meals at his fraternity house; he and his roommate skipped compulsory church on Sunday morning and he played baseball in the afternoon. He has heard from Carlton Phillips about his trip and hopes to go somewhere on Dewey Day, which is a holiday. The letter is addressed to Miss Florence Fletcher and postmarked 23 April 1912. ; Joseph Moore Peirce graduated from Norwich University with an electrical engineering degree in 1914. He married Florence Douglas Fletcher in Rockingham, Vermont, on 24 December 1914. Transcription by Danielle Dalton. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

Joseph Peirce writes to Florence Fletcher in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, from Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont, on "Monday Evening;" he shares news of his group of friends (the "convicts") and of his mother's poor health; he may need to return home early if she gets worse but isn't sure that he will be able to "[get] through this year" if he does. He describes the fieldwork in his Surveying class as well as his daily routine of studying and writing letters. The letter is addressed to Miss Florence Fletcher and postmarked 30 April 1912. ; Joseph Moore Peirce graduated from Norwich University with an electrical engineering degree in 1914. He married Florence Douglas Fletcher in Rockingham, Vermont, on 24 December 1914. Transcription by Danielle Dalton. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

Joseph Peirce writes to Florence Fletcher in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, from Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont, on 6 May 1912; he skipped church again without being caught but he and his roommate were both caught smoking during study hours; he mentions the trial of a member of the senior class. He also writes that he is disappointed that Florence won't be coming up to visit; he probably won't be home until July. He writes about people in Fitchburg and the girls he meant at a dance in Unity Hall; he is sorry Florence injured her finger. The letter is addressed to Miss Flossie Fletcher and postmarked 7 May 1912. ; Joseph Moore Peirce graduated from Norwich University with an electrical engineering degree in 1914. He married Florence Douglas Fletcher in Rockingham, Vermont, on 24 December 1914. Transcription by Danielle Dalton. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

Joseph Peirce writes to Florence Fletcher in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, from Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont, on 6 June 1912; he describes weather and activities during government inspection; they have moved back into the barracks but are still sleeping in the tents outside; one of his classmates has gone home because his mother died. The letter is addressed to Miss Florence Fletcher and postmarked 7 June 1912. ; The Norwich University campus was placed under quarantine after two students developed symptoms of smallpox in May 1912. Joseph Moore Peirce graduated from Norwich University with an electrical engineering degree in 1914. He married Florence Douglas Fletcher in Rockingham, Vermont, on 24 December 1914. Transcription by Danielle Dalton. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

Joseph Peirce writes to Florence Fletcher in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, from Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont, on "Sunday Evening." He shares news of commencement week activities, including his impressions of the baccalaureate sermon, and reflects on his chances in the Austin trophy contest. His roommate's brother is visiting for commencement and staying in their room. The letter is addressed to Miss Florence Fletcher and postmarked 16 June 1912. ; Joseph Moore Peirce graduated from Norwich University with an electrical engineering degree in 1914. He married Florence Douglas Fletcher in Rockingham, Vermont, on 24 December 1914.

Joseph Peirce writes to Florence Fletcher in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, from Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont, on "Friday Evening." He will be home in a week and would like to "make a date" with her for the night he returns. He reports on his activities for the past day; he passed his Physics exam. The letter is addressed to Miss Florence Fletcher and postmarked 14 June 1912. ; Joseph Moore Peirce graduated from Norwich University with an electrical engineering degree in 1914. He married Florence Douglas Fletcher in Rockingham, Vermont, on 24 December 1914. Transcription by Danielle Dalton. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

Joseph Peirce writes to Florence Fletcher in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, from Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont, on 22 May 1912; he describes his recent activities during the quarantine of campus; everything the students have in camp is being moved into Dewey Hall to be fumigated and two cadets were arrested for breaking the rules of quarantine. He expects she has "seen some of the newspapers" and reassures her that although "there was no provision made for our food . so far nobody has gone hungry & I doubt if they do." The letter is addressed to Miss Florence Fletcher and postmarked 23 May 1912. ; The Norwich University campus was placed under quarantine after two students developed symptoms of smallpox in May 1912. Joseph Moore Peirce graduated from Norwich University with an electrical engineering degree in 1914. He married Florence Douglas Fletcher in Rockingham, Vermont, on 24 December 1914. Transcription by Danielle Dalton. Transcriptions may be subject to error.