OF THE

GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC

WITH A COMPLETE ACCOUNT OF THE

TWENTIETH NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT,

Being a careful compilation of Biographical Sketches, well arranged and indexed, to which
are added the Notable Speeches of the Twentieth National Encampment, together
with a full account of the Proceedings, and a Chronological Summary

of the Important Events of the Civil War.

A HISTORY OF THE GROWTH, USEFULNESS, AND IMPORTANT EVENTS OF
THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC, FROM ITS

H. S. CROCKER & CO., STATIONERS AND PUBLISHERS, 215-219 BUSH STREET.

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THE SOLDIERS AND SAILORS

who fought SO NOBLY

FOR THE

PRESERVATION OF THE UNION

THIS WORK IS DEDICATED.

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PRESS NOTICES FROM LEADING PUBLICATIONS.

[San Francisco Chronicle.]

A work of unusual historical and personal interest, and which will go far toward perpetuating the memories of the forthcoming encampment here, is now in course of preparation by William H. Ward, of this city. It embraces a record of the members of the Grand Army of the Republic, compiled from statistics forwarded by the veterans themselves, and a complete account of the twentieth annual encampment. Such a work enters a field never before covered, and it goes without saying that to every member of the order, to all their friends, and to those who had relatives in the ranks, it will be of intense and absorbing interest. It will form a military encyclopædia, by means of which, at a glance, each soldier can trace his comrades of the field. The historical portion, covering the encampment, will include reports of the principal speeches, a general description of the ceremonies, decorations, and entertainments, and forms, doubtless. the fullest, most graphic, and complete work of reference upon the subject obtainable. The title is: “Records of the Members of the G. A. R."

[San Francisco Examiner.]

"Records of Members of the Grand Army of the Republic" is the title of a handsomely bound volume which has just made its appearance in the literary world. It is the work of William H. Ward, and is dedicated by him to the “soldiers and sailors who fought so nobly for the preservation of the Union." It is a valuable book of reference, and should occupy space in every library. It contains a careful compilation of biographical sketches, well arranged and indexed, to which are added the notable speeches delivered during the twentieth national encampment. A history of the growth and usefulness of the organization, a chronological history of the battles of the war, and a concise account of the events of the G. A. R., from its origin to the present time, are also features of its contents. In his preface, the author states that the result of his labors consists in the records of thousands who upheld the flag, and the book is a testimony to the excellent organization they have formed. It is a step toward an encyclopædia of information of the G. A. R., and, no doubt, many a comrade will find a familiar name among its pages. The work was suggested by a fruitless search for information in reference to previous encampments, and the organization, history, and personnel of the grandest army of the world. It aims to be a treasury of facts, accurate in its details. Henceforth, when information is wanted, upon the subject of which it treats, it may be found compiled in permanent and accessible form. It has been verified by some of the most prominent veterans of the war. The appearance of the volume containing such a fund of information, at this epoch of the history of the organization, will, no doubt, enhance its value, and the editor deserves credit for his enterprise.

[Pacific Veteran.]

Previous to, and during, the late encampment, the office of this paper was visited by reporters from various journals, seeking information relative to the history of the Grand Army and its prominent members. In many cases the desired information was imparted, and in others it could not be found. Realizing the want and the greatness of the work, Mr. William H. Ward early began to secure and compile all matters of interest pertaining to the origin, growth, and work of the order, and the biographies of prominent members belonging to it, and the result of his research and earnest labor is being published in a fine, large volume, to be sold by subscription. We have examined some of the advance sheets, and most heartily commend the matter, typography, and style of the work, and urge upon our comrades, everywhere, to obtain it as an invaluable reference, necessary in all posts and other libraries.

[Golden Era Magazine.]

William H. Ward has shown indomitable enterprise in planning, and having advanced to success, the publication of "The Records of Members of the Grand Army of the Republic." It is an enterprise as important as the publication of any volume of recent years. The work is being rapidly pushed, and comrades. are being furnished with blank forms for giving their biographies, military and civil records, etc. It is the intention of the author to complete the first volume by December 1st of this year. The first volume will be miscellany mostly, and is made up of useful information about the armies of the United States, and the order of the G. A. R. The work will not be completed until each member shall be given his record, so that it may be handed down in book-form.

[Sunday World.]

A cursory glance over the contents of this invaluable record of the Grand Army of the Republic shows it to be replete with details of interest to the general public, while it will be of special value to the relatives of those whose valor and virtue it records, and it will, no doubt, be handed down as an heirloom in many families, and become more and more valued as the passing years shall have thrown an heroic mantle over the brave deeds and tragic events of rebellions history has recorded.

The work will be beautifully printed, and elegantly bound. We presage for this literary undertaking the great measure of success to which it is justly entitled, by reason of the industry and talent displayed in its. compilation, by the author, WILLIAM H. WARD.