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Title
United States. Army of the Potomac. 6th Corps order and letterbook
Type
Mixed Material
Collection
Language
English
Content
text
Note
Language: Collection material in English.
Summary
Volume comprising an order and letterbook (1862 September 24-1865 March 13) of the medical department, U.S. Army, 6th Corps (Army of the Potomac).
Includes the correspondence of Charles Frederick Crehore, surgeon, 37th Massachusetts Volunteers, with Dr. C.N. Chamberlain, Dr. Silas A. Holman, Dr. Charles O'Leary, and others concerning practices detrimental to the health of soldiers, efforts to secure housing for sick and wounded soldiers, medical discharges, the organization and operation of military hospitals, and the symptoms and treatments of various diseases. Also contains orders, circulars, and instructions on medical procedures, lists of sick and wounded soldiers, an invoice of hospital property, and the names of several hospital nurses, stewards, and cooks.
Origin Date(s)
1862-1865
Authorized Access Point
United States. Army of the Potomac. Corps, 6th (1862-1865) United States. Army of the Potomac. 6th Corps order and letterbook