Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 to Colonel Robert Crooke Wood
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00667 Author/Creator: Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891 Place Written: Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: March 15, 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 27 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy
Sherman writes to Assistant Surgeon General Wood (Sherman incorrectly addresses the letter to "C.R." Wood). Sherman writes about his armies' medical preparedness, commenting that they are well supplied with surgeons, medicines, medical supplies, and hospital accommodations. He extensively praises his Chief Surgeon, Dr. Charles McMillan. Sherman shows concern for soldiers wounded in the Vicksburg campaign. He writes from camp before Vicksburg.
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