Papers, 1841-1890.

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Papers, 1841-1890.

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Collection contains material primarily reflecting Dr. Palmer's service during the Civil War. It includes incoming correspondence, mostly from 1864-1865; lists of soldiers killed and wounded from various regiments, 1862; circulars and special orders, 1862 and 1864; and invoices and monthly statements of medical and hospital supplies, 1862 and 1865. The collection also contains programs, etc., of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, Commandery of the District of Columbia, as well as two recommendations for Dr. Palmer, 1841 and 1847, and other biographical information.

1 box (6 folders)

Raymond H. Fogler Library

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Raymond H. Fogler Library

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Palmer, Albert G. (Albert Gallatin), 1813-1891

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Gideon Stinson Palmer was born in Gardiner, Maine, attended the Gardiner Lyceum, and graduated from Bowdoin College in 1838. He returned to Gardiner after graduation and was principal of the Lyceum for several terms. He then began to practice medicine in Gardiner and also served on the Gardiner city council and as a representative in the Maine legislature. At the beginning of the Civil War, he enlisted as a volunteer surgeon on the staff of Gen. O.O. Howard in the Army of the Potomac. He was in ...