Letterpress copybook, 1863-1864.

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Letterpress copybook, 1863-1864.

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This bound volume contains copies of letters written by Johnathan Whitaker while working under contract at the United States Arny General Hospital, Chester, Pennsylvania, during the Civil War. These letters describe in detail the medical care and treatments he provided to wounded soldiers as well as his personal reaction to the horrors of battle. Especially important are his accounts of wounded soldiers from Gettysburg and his advocacy of medical care for colored troops.

1 v. (ca. 200 p.) ; 29 cm.

New York State Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6811801

New York State Library

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Whittaker, Johnathan L.

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Physician and surgeon from Mount Hope, Orange County, New York, From the description of Letterpress copybook, 1863-1864. (New York State Library). WorldCat record id: 123237125 ...