Van Deusen, George H., 1836-? to John B. Marchand
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02680.26 Author/Creator: Van Deusen, George H., 1836-? Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 March 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 25 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy
From an assistant surgeon of the U. S. Volunteer Navy, confirming illnesses of two men under Marchand's command. "I hereby respectfully call a Medical Survey on Pat McGough…affected with synavitis of hip joint: and James McGuire has Typhoid fever." Letter is approved over the signature of E. W. Henry as Lieutenant Commander. Written on board the U.S.S. Owasco, off Galveston, Texas, during the Union blockade.
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