Family papers, 1796-1857.

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Family papers, 1796-1857.

Consists chiefly of correspondence among family members namely correspondence between Samuel Ward and Julia Rush Cutler Ward. Also contains poems by family members, including poems written by Samuel for Julia; prayers, religious journals, notes, and verse by Julia; a journal by Samuel; a few receipts; a will; and miscellaneous manuscripts.

2 boxes (1 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6709824

Houghton Library

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Ward, Samuel, 1786-1839

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Julia Rush Cutler Ward (1796-1824), of Boston, an author of occasional poems, married Samuel Ward (1786-1839), a New York City banker and philanthropist, in 1812. They were the parents of seven children including Julia Ward Howe. From the guide to the Samuel Ward family papers, 1796-1857., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) Samuel Ward was an American author. His daughter, Julia Ward Howe, was the author of the "Battle hymn of the Republic" and o...

Ward family.

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Ward, Julia Rush Cutler, 1796-1824.

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Julia Ward, of Boston, an author of occasional poems, married Samuel Ward (1786-1839), a New York City banker and philanthropist, in 1812. Her mother was Mrs. Benjamin Clarke Cutler (Sarah Mitchell Herne); her sisters were Eliza (Mrs. John W. Francis) and Louisa (Mrs. Matthew Hall McAllister); her brother-in-law was Richard Ward; Thomas Mitchell was a cousin; and Miss Anne Clay was a friend. From the description of Family correspondence, 1802-1824. (Harvard University). WorldCat reco...