His First Commission
Because a soldier is rewarded for bravery Lincoln's son "Tad" demands and gets a commission Armed with this he enlists the children. He goes through the grounds and finds a sentry whose plac... Read allBecause a soldier is rewarded for bravery Lincoln's son "Tad" demands and gets a commission Armed with this he enlists the children. He goes through the grounds and finds a sentry whose place he takes - all on the strength of his commission. The soldier flies to the bedside of a ... Read allBecause a soldier is rewarded for bravery Lincoln's son "Tad" demands and gets a commission Armed with this he enlists the children. He goes through the grounds and finds a sentry whose place he takes - all on the strength of his commission. The soldier flies to the bedside of a sick wife, is arrested and taken to the President who hears his tale. The President and th... Read all