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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02232.18 Author/Creator: Ward, Edward K., 1837-1864 Place Written: Guys Gap, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 May 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 21.5 cm, Width: 27.5 cm Order a Copy

Informs his sister that he will be sending her a letter by way of a friend who has been discharged. Advises her to make acquaintances with him, as he can get letters out for her. Asks his sister to send him her daguerreotype and to correct the rumor that he is currently engaged. Writes that he never knew how much he loved his family until now. He also mentions that he and his brother Marshall have talked about transferring to the Navy. Requests that he be sent a blank diary from home, as the current diary will soon run out of space.

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

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