Papers, 1862-1865.

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Papers, 1862-1865.

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Chiefly letters from Ward to his family, relating to his Civil War experiences. Subjects include generals Innes Newton Palmer and Silas Casey, the units with which Ward served, the Battle of Seven Pines (Fair Oaks), Va., 1862, the yellow fever epidemic and other wartime matters in New Bern, N.C., conscription, and camp life. Correspondents include William Alfred Buckingham and Innes Newton Palmer, describing Ward's death in a shooting accident.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Ward, Giles Frederick.

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Casey, Silas, 1807-1882

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Palmer, Innis Newton, 1824-1900

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Buckingham, William A. (William Alfred), 1804-1875

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