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Ward, Edward K. (1837-1864) to his sister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02232.24 Author/Creator: Ward, Edward K. (1837-1864) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 October 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 27 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

Written from the line of battle before Chattanooga. He writes that he's been in the same position for the last fifteen days. They opened on the enemy last night but he doesn't know if they are still shelling this morning, as he is too far away to hear. Ward reports to his sister that he's heard from their brother Marshall who has come down with dysentery and has lost a lot of weight. Writes that Marshall is anxious to get back but Edward is afraid he'll return before he is well. Discusses his affections for Miss Mollie. Requests that he be sent some undershirts, drawers, No. 8 boots, handkerchiefs, and a pair of gloves. In a post script note he writes: "both sides are heavily reinforcing and the greatest battle of the war will be fought here."

Edward K. Ward was a commissioned officer in Company A of the 4th Tennessee Infantry (Shelby Greys).

Ward, Edward K., 1837-1864
Ward, S. Elmira, fl. 1861

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