Ward, Edward K. (1837-1864) to his sister
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02232.01 Author/Creator: Ward, Edward K. (1837-1864) Place Written: Memphis, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 October 1861 Pagination: 4 p. ; 19.5 x 24.5 cm. Order a Copy
Writes that their father has been sick and their mother has the chills. He would like to visit his sister in Somerville but claims to be too bashful of coming within fifty yards of a female academy. Updates his sister on family and friends. Writes that he is having a hard time financially and will have to join the army for want of clothes. Complains that Memphis is boring and dull.
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