Crane, Charles H. (1825-1883) to Thomas McParlin
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02649.18 Author/Creator: Crane, Charles H. (1825-1883) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 October 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 18 x 11.1 cm. Order a Copy
Major Crane, a surgeon and assistant to the Surgeon General, discusses financial matters with Dr. McParlin. Praises McParlin's work and notes that "The Secretary of War and the Surgeon General were much pleased with their visit." Indicates he will visit McParlin with a man named Abbott, and invites McParlin to his new home. Notes that "demonstrations have commenced on 'the left,' under Hancock, and I trust that, final and complete success may be speedily attained." Crane refers to Boydton Plank Road Engagement of Oct. 27, a Union attempt to take the South Side Railroad. Hancock was unsuccessful and Union casualties numbered well over 1000. On Surgeon General's Office stationery.
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