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to Wallace J. Ford

Camp Chase was located in Columbus, Ohio. Lieutenant Colonel Garfield replies to a letter from Ford, apparently serving as his personal secretary. Discusses buying a horse, stating "From what I have seen since I came into camp I am satisfied that I...

GLC04069

to Wallace J. Ford

Garfield discusses mustering the men under his command in the 42nd Ohio Volunteers into service. Indicates he will contact the governor about an appointment for Ford. Comments on a horse and sending measurements for uniforms. Letter written at Camp...

GLC01112

to Wallace J. Ford

Then Brigadier General Garfield writes to a friend at home about "the congressional affair" shortly after he aided in the Battle of Corinth. He comments about his poor health and his weight loss. Back in Ohio, Garfield's friends were urging him to...

GLC00261