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

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GLC#
GLC02232.26-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
31 October 1863
Author/Creator
Ward, Edward K., 1837-1864
Title
to his sister
Place Written
Sweetwater Station, Tennessee
Pagination
2 p. : Height: 24 cm, Width: 19 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Refers to "P" from the previous letter and writes that he is likely to go to Marietta to see Marshall (their brother, Samuel Marshall Ward). He writes that he has fallen "powerfully in love" with Miss Mollie. Discusses leaving the battle line before Chattanooga and marching up the railroad. They are presently located about 12 miles from Lauden and 40 miles from Knoxville. Complains of the cold weather, lack of food, and shelter but reassures his sister that the boys are still in fine spirits. Tells his sister that he has forwarded all the letters he's received from home to his brother Marshall in Marietta. Gives his sister the address at which he is most likely to receive her letters.

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