Letter to Caroline, 1863 September 20

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Letter to Caroline, 1863 September 20

Dates

1863 September 20

Creator

Ford, James W. A., 1843-1900 (Person)

Description

Written from Lewisburg, West Virginia. Letter discusses the death from the effects of childbirth of James W. A. Ford's sister Lizzie Burdett. Ford also mentions that he has raised a company of cavalry.

Subjects

Burdett, Elizabeth Ford (Lizzie)
Childbirth -- United States -- History
Correspondence
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Home life
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Women
West Virginia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865

Related Person

Creator

Ford, James W. A., 1843-1900 (Person)

Full Description

James W. A. Ford letter
James W. A. Ford letter | Letter to Caroline, 1863 September 20

Repository Details

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