Ward Family Papers PDF Download

History and genealogy of the Bryan Ward family; typed transcripts of letters of Philip G. W. Ward and Bryan Ward; typed transcripts of Thomas Ward's letters of recommendation to West Point; original letter, 7 Feb. 1882, West Point from William Ward to Thomas Ward at Governors Island, N.Y. discussing Will's application to West Point; typed transcripts of letters from Matthew Henry Ward to his mother, detailing Civil War experiences; typed transcripts of Matthew Ward's diary, 1867, describing voyage to the West Coast; typed transcript of 2 letters, 1867, from Matthew to his mother Eliza; biographical information on Thomas Ward; typed transcripts of excerpts of Thomas Ward's Civil War diary, 1863-1864; letter, Columbia, Ohio, 28 March 1864, to his mother, Eliza, relating orders and possibility of a short leave; photocopies of manuscript maps of battle plans; letter of commendation for Capt. Thomas Ward; original orders; copy of recommendations; official correspondence; correspondence concerning quarters for Colonel and Mrs. Thomas Ward; photocopies of photographs; news clippings; pamphlets; essay on firing small arms; essay on gunpowder; essay on "Greek fire."