Papers, 1813-1909; (bulk 1835-1865).

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Papers, 1813-1909; (bulk 1835-1865).

Miscellaneous papers of Lewis Ward, of his son, Joel, and of other members of the Ward family, including a copy of a lease of George Kindley to Lewis Ward and Willis W. Ward on land in Randolph County, N.C., for the purpose of gold mining; partnership agreement between Alexander Sexton and Lewis Ward to work a gold mine in Davidson County, N.C.; papers relating to the estate of Willis Ward; letter, 1850, concerning the selection of delegates to the Nashville Convention and rumors surrounding the convention; several letters from Confederate soldiers; several political ballots for North Carolina; some information on common schools in North Carolina; and other papers.

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Nashville Convention.

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Kindley, George.

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Sexton, A. Humboldt (Alexander Humboldt), 1853-

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Ward, Lewis, d. 1851.

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Resident of Spencer (Rowan Co.), N.C. From the description of Papers, 1813-1909; (bulk 1835-1865). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20460659 ...

Ward, Joel, d. 1854.

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Ward family.

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Ward, Willis

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