Sloan U.S. Army General Hospital records, 1857-1866 (bulk 1864-1866).

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Sloan U.S. Army General Hospital records, 1857-1866 (bulk 1864-1866).

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Contains two order books, hospital reports, vouchers, receipts, and correspondence. These document the hospital's activities between May 1864 and Oct. 1865.

1.25 linear ft. (3 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7620571

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Janes, Henry Fisk, 1792-1879

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Sloan U.S. Army General Hospital

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Historical sketch: In the fall of 1863, a site in Montpelier was chosen to erect Vermont's third Civil War hospital. Named after U.S. Army Surgeon William J. Sloan. It had a capacity of 500 in its 25 wards, and operated for 16 months (June 1864-Oct. 1865). Approximately 1,670 soldiers were treated there. Surgeon Henry Janes, U.S.V. became commander on Oct. 12, 1864, relieving Asst. Surgeon George P. Jaquette. Janes joined the 3rd Vermont in 1861 as the regimental surgeon, and later was given a c...