John Hancock Douglas papers, 1861-1885.

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John Hancock Douglas papers, 1861-1885.

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Letters (1861-1864) from Douglas to his brother, George Douglas, written from various headquarters of the U.S. Sanitary Commission, of which Douglas was chief of inspection and associate secretary. Manuscripts and printed copies of his writings, and pencilled notes (1885) from Ulysses S. Grant to Douglas, who was his physician. Includes typescript of "Record of the Last Days of the Magnanimous Soldier, U. S. Grant" by Douglas, a scrapbook, engravings, and other papers relating to Grant.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8293954

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United States Sanitary Commission

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The United States Sanitary Commission (USSC) was a private relief agency created by federal legislation on June 18, 1861, to support sick and wounded soldiers of the United States Army (Federal / Northern / Union Army) during the American Civil War. It operated across the North, raised an estimated $25 million in Civil War era revenue (assuming 1865 dollars, $422.66 million in 2021) and in-kind contributions to support the cause, and enlisted thousands of volunteers. The president was Henry Whit...

Grant, Ulysses Simpson, 1822-1885

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Ulysses S. Grant (born Hiram Ulysses Grant, April 27, 1822, Point Pleasant, Ohio-died July 23, 1885, Wilton, New York) was the 18th president of the United States, serving from 1869 to 1877. As president, Grant was an effective civil rights executive who worked with the Radical Republicans during Reconstruction to protect African Americans, created the Justice Department, and reestablish the public credit. Promoted lieutenant-general, in 1864, Grant led the Union Army in winning the American Civ...

Douglas, George, active 1861-1864

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Douglas, John Hancock, 1824-1892

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Physician. From the description of John Hancock Douglas papers, 1861-1885. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83050365 Dr. John Hancock Douglas, 1824-1892, a well-known throat specialist based in New York City, served as Ulysses Grant's primary physician as he suffered from throat cancer. Douglas was a native of Waterford, N.Y. and graduated from medical school at the University of Pennsylvania in 1847. While he was still living in New York City, Grant came to Dr. Douglas when h...