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Unknown Obituary for Edward K. Ward

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02232.34 Author/Creator: Unknown Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa August 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 32.5 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

Obituary for Edward K. Ward, who was killed on 22 July 1864 near Atlanta, Georgia. The obituary is signed by all the members of the company.

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