Benjamin T. Ford to Richard Yates

Tuscola June 1st 1863

Gov Yates

After my compliments I would state that I am fast recovering from the injury that compelled me to resign, and would like to enter the service again. I am not satisfied at Home I cant be content. If I could get a position that would relieve me from marching I have no doubt that I would be able to fill it. If it is the intention to organize "Invalid Corps" in the State I should like very much the position as Colonel of one of the Regiments. I think I have seen service enough to entitle me to a rank much higher than I formerly held. If the war was at an end I could content myself at Home and be glad that peace has been restored, but having been so long in the Service and seen so much of the Rebellion and Rebels, that I want to be after them again. If I could see you as we used to meet, [illegible] we were in Jacksonville I should like to sit down and give you a history of our campaigning , but I shall defer this until the war is over and you have time to listen to it. If there is an opening for my services I should be grateful for an appointment. If it is not taxing you too much please inform me what are the prospects.

Yours truly

Ben T Ford

File F (IR?)

Ford Benjamin T

Tuscola June 1st 1863.

Says he is fast recovering from the injuries which compelled him to resign and wishes to reenter the service Says he is not able to march but would be able for a field office - would like to be Col of an invalid corps.

Recd Ex O June 11th 1863