United States Sanitary Commission records. Army of the Potomac archives 1862-1865

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United States Sanitary Commission records. Army of the Potomac archives 1862-1865

http://archives.nypl.org/mss/18782

The Army of the Potomac Archives, 1862-1865, document the work of the USSC's Field Relief Corps and Auxiliary Relief Corps in support of the Union Armies on campaign in Virginia, 1863-1865. Earlier relief efforts at stations such as Harrison's Landing and Acquia Creek, 1862-1863, are also documented. Included are letters, reports and journals of relief agents, camp inspection reports, records of supplies distributed and of soldiers assisted at various homes, lodges, and hospitals at City Point, Aquia Creek, Harrison's Landing, Petersburg, and other USSC stations.

11.44 linear feet; 29 boxes

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6312129

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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