Ward, Edward K., 1837-1864 to his sister
Order a pdf of this item here.
Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02232.29 Author/Creator: Ward, Edward K., 1837-1864 Place Written: Dalton, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 February 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 21 x 30.5 cm. Order a Copy
Written from camp near Dalton, Georgia. He writes that he's tempted to give up writing frequently to his sister because she seldom receives all the letters he sends. He expresses to his sister how even the most mundane details of her life are of interest to him. Inquires about the gossip regarding him and his love life. Comments that there are many Memphis ladies marrying rebels. Informs his sister that he's been appointed Judge Advocate of a court martial that is trying two men for staying past their furlough. Reports on the news that his regiment will be returning to Cheetham's division. He jokingly writes that he has a "beautiful" wound on his arm from Chickamauga, but is afraid that it will have disappeared before he has a chance to show it off. Closes the letter by updating her on the whereabouts of various friends.
Citation Guidelines for Online Resources
The copyright law of the United States (title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specific conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be “used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research.” If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of “fair use,” that user may be liable for copyright infringement. This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.