Two Wars: An Autobiography of General Samuel G. French Mexican War; War between the States, a Diary; Reconstruction Period, His Experience; Incidents, Reminiscences, etc.

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Drs. T. C. Madison, U. S. A., and G. M. Provost--Surgical 85 Operation--Courtesy of a Mexican Woman--Leave Saltillo--Paltry Escort--Safe at Monterey--The Rio Grande--Maj. W. W. H. Davis--New Orleans--Gen. Pillow--Col. McIntosh--Bailey Peyton and Sergeant S. Prentiss--Drunk by Absorption--Steamer for Louisville--Racing on the River--Trip to Pittsburg, Pa.--By Canal Boat to Harrisburg--Home--Report to the Adjutant General--Go to Trenton, N. J.--Presentation of a Sword--Go to Washington--John W. Forney's Bargain with Secretary Buchanan--Capt. A. W. Reynolds--Sent to Troy, N. Y--Gen. Wool--Leave Buffalo--Toledo--To Cincinnati by Canal--Society in Cincinnati--Appointed Captain and Assistant Quartermaster--Start for Washington--Cross the Alleghany Mountains by Stage--Six Commissions in United States Army--Reception by Gen. Jesup--Capt. Rufus Ingalls