Ford, John Salmon "Rip," papers, circa 1836-1896.

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Ford, John Salmon "Rip," papers, circa 1836-1896.

The bulk of the collection consists of Ford's personal memoirs, 1815-1892, including his original manuscripts and typescript copies. Also included are an 1844 medical account book, three typescript copies of Ford's John C. Hayes in Texas, and an 1896 letter from Ford to John L. Dix, Jr.

1 ft., 8 in.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7330442

University of Texas Libraries

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Ford, John Salmon

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John Salmon "Rip" Ford (1815-1897) was a physician; soldier and military commander in the Mexican War and Civil War; elected official in the Texas Senate and House of Representatives; and editor of the Texas Democrat and the Brownsville Sentinel. From the description of Ford, John Salmon "Rip," papers, circa 1836-1896. (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 319168288 Born near Greenville, South Carolina, on May 26, 1815. Came to Texas in June 1836 and served as...