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22 June 1863

Gage, W.H., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bro. Sherman

He mentions several friends that have been discharged like Doody, Maxim, O'Donanhue and Charlie. He mentions the doctors and nurses at the hospital and how at one point there were nearly a thousand patients.

GLC07205.029

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