Incidents and Anecdotes During the War of the Rebellion, as Remembered by One of the Non-Commissioned Officers. By THOMAS J. FORD, Sergeant Company H, Twenty-Fourth Wisconsin Infantry. 1898. Press of the Evening Wisconsin Co., Milwaukee. Copyright, 1898, by Thos. J. Ford....

My Dear Reader : Among the many publications which the late war has drawn forth, I present you with something which you have never read, nor which has ever been in print, until the issue of this little book. The sketches contained herein have been carefully revised and made as brief as possible, with the object of bringing before you the privations and hardships of the rank and file. A few of the amusing incidents of life in the army are also chronicled, as they occurred in Camp, on the March, o

Sketches of Army Life from the Viewpoint of a Non-Commissioned Officer During the Rebellion. An Address Delivered at E. B. Wolcott Post, G. A. R., Hall, Milwaukee, Wis., November 19, 1897, by Thomas J. Ford. Commander and Comrades: The history of the late war is generally known by the whole civilized world; but the history of each private individual in that conflict is known much less by others than by myself. In presenting to you a few sketches of the many incidents and privations of my army li

From Chickamauga to the Close of the War—Wounded at Adairsville, Ga.—Nourished by a Union Woman. An Address Delivered at E. B. Wolcott Post, G. A. R., Hall, Milwaukee, Wis., by Thomas J. Ford, March 11th, 1898. Commander and Comrades: Those pages that I have here to-night are a continuation of the past, and take in all my recollections in brief; and, in giving you those few more sketches of the incidents and privations of my army life, I will tell you, in my humble way, of an incident that happe

An Argument in Favor of the Power of the Press as Compared with that of the Clergy. Delivered at Phenix School House, Towanda Township, Ill., February 8, 1877, by Thomas J. Ford. Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen and Honorable Judges: In choosing a side on the question before you I am influenced by nothing save conviction, and, in saying what little I do, to show that the press has more influence than the pulpit, I am not guided by a desire to detract from the merits of the pulpit, but simply

An Arraignment of the Democratic Party on Account of its Platform During the Garfield Campaign. Written on a Bed of Sickness by Thomas J. Ford, and Published in the Newspapers of Bloomington, Ill., November, 1880. About the surplus. They say that there are one hundred millions of dollars in the United States treasury, and bring that in as an act of stealing from the people. Where is the nation, where is the state, county or town, where is the church, the school or one of the different societies

Why a Liberal Allowance Should be Made for our Schools, while Leaving Attendance Optional. Debate at Smith Grove (Illinois) School-House, February 4, 1878, Participated in by Thomas J. Ford. Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen and Honorable Judges: The question before you, "Should Education Be Compulsory?" is a question of much importance, both to the citizen and the public. To insist that every child in Illinois should attend school a certain number of years would require that much of our legis

The Memory of the Father of His Country More Lasting than that of the Defender of Liberty. Discussion at Phenix School House, Towanda Township, McLean County, Ill., February 12, 1878. Affirmative taken by Thomas J. Ford, in whose favor the judges awarded their decision. Ladies and Gentlemen and Honorable Judges: The question before us is, "Resolved, That George Washington has done more for the American people than Abraham Lincoln." My feelings for Abraham Lincoln will not allow me to say anythin

Veterans of the Late War Should be Rewarded, but the Pension List Should not be Published. A Letter Addressed to the Editor of the Evening Wisconsin, Milwaukee, by Thomas J. Ford, December 13, 1897. Editor Wisconsin: The statement in your article on publishing the pension list that "the influence of the Loyal Legion and of many members of the Grand Army of the Republic is said to be back of the measure," may or may not be true. But it is true that there seems to be considerable agitation in the

The Well-Known Farmer and Politician will Make Milwaukee His Home. From the Bloomington Bulletin, December 21st, 1891. Mr. T. J. Ford, of Merna, has gone to Milwaukee to reside. This will be unwelcome news to his myriads of friends in McLean County, who admired him for his honorable principles and friendly bearing. Mr. Ford was born in Boston, Mass. When he was aged 12 he emigrated with his father to Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. When a very young man he enlisted in the army, and did such valiant

The Officers of the 24th Wisconsin Infantry Speak Highly of Thomas J. Ford. Headquarters Company H, Twenty-fourth Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry; Second Division, Fourth Army Corps. Loudon, Tenn., Feb. 17th, 1864. I certify on honor that Sergt. Thomas J. Ford, of Franklin, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, is a member of my company, and I do recommend said Sergt. Thomas J. Ford for his good conduct, sobriety and soldiery bearings. He has been engaged with the regiment in four battles and seve