Ward, Edward K. (1837-1864) to his sister
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02232.22 Author/Creator: Ward, Edward K. (1837-1864) Place Written: Lafayette, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 September 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 26.5 x 21 cm. Order a Copy
Apologizes for his last letter and the impact it had on his sister (referring to a letter regarding Miss Ettie). He writes that he wrote it on an impulse and wants to forget about the whole situation. He is on the eve of battle and he is willing to forgive all that have offended him. He has not heard from his brother Marshall, but thinks he is probably in Marietta, Georgia. Ward complains about the hard time they have had marching and skirmishing with the lack of rain. Ward also writes that he is part of the 'barefoot squad" which affords him the luxury of riding a horse. He mentions his friend George Millington, with whom he visited Marietta while on leave. Updates his sister on friends and asks that she remember him to his acquaintances back home.
Edward K. Ward was a commissioned officer in Company A of the 4th Tennessee Infantry (Shelby Greys).
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