Papers, 1847-1913; (bulk 1861-1865).

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Papers, 1847-1913; (bulk 1861-1865).

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Mainly personal letters exchanged between Tompkins and his wife Mary (Gapen) Tompkins, during their engagement and marriage, relating to Tompkins' medical education at Rush Medical College, his work as a surgeon for the 17th and 55th regiment of the Illinois Infantry during the Civil War, his wife's career as a teacher in Rushville, Ill., her work in establishing a private school in Lewiston, Ill., their marriage, medical care of soldiers during the Civil War, and politics and life in southern Illinois during the war.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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