McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897 to W.A. Hammond
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02649.02 Author/Creator: McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897 Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 May 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 24.7 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy
Informs General Hammond that he has sent "a brief narrative of the chief events of interest, medical & surgical, during the campaign of the Army of VA in the summer of 1862" (see GLC02649.01). Apologizes for its sloppy, non-technical presentation and discusses some of its shortcomings. The letter contains several edits.
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