Hollingsworth, William T., fl. 1861-1862 to James H. Hollingsworth
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.20.03 Author/Creator: Hollingsworth, William T., fl. 1861-1862 Place Written: Roanoke Island, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: October 26, 1861 Pagination: 6 p. : envelope Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy
William T. Hollingsworth writes to his brother. He notes he has been offered an office with the Medical Corps with the ranking of Sergeant Major. He reports intermittent & remittent fever, pneumonia, bronchitis, measles, and mumps are the chief illnesses in camp. Draft transcript is available.
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