Ward, Edward K. (1837-1864) to his sister
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02232.05 Author/Creator: Ward, Edward K. (1837-1864) Place Written: Corinth, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 April 1862 Pagination: 5 p. ; 17 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy
Ward writes that there has been heavy skirmishing and fighting is expected every hour (possibly referring to the First Battle of Corinth or the Siege of Corinth). He is getting tired of the war and hopes to get a furlough. Asks his sister and family's opinion of the conscription law. Informs his sister that their father has bought him and [his brothers] a negro but has not sent him up yet. Asks that his sister and Rose, his other sister, write longer and more frequent letters. Begs his sister to get daguerrotypes of her and Rose done and sent to him. Asks to be updated on news and business in Port Gibson. Contains some cross writing.
Edward K. Ward was a commissioned officer in Company A of the 4th Tennessee Infantry (Shelby Greys).
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