Ward, Edward K. (1837-1864) to his sister
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02232.13 Author/Creator: Ward, Edward K. (1837-1864) Place Written: Shelbyville, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 January 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 17 x 22.5 cm. Order a Copy
He describes the interior of his tent in detail including some of the books and newspapers sitting on his table. Ward tells his sister that he and his tent mate, Webber, have hired an old hotel cook at $40 per month to cook for them. Writes that he usually visits the ladies of the town he is in, but hasn't been to town this time because he has boils on his neck. In an effort to get rid of the boils, he has stopped eating meat and is taking a dash of salt every morning. He updates his sister on camp news and news of other soldiers. Ward closes the letter by stating that he has lost "many warm friends" to the last battle of Murfreesboro (Stones River) including Lieut. Hale who was killed by a minnie ball. 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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