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Read, M., fl. 1865 [hospital record]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02750.171 Author/Creator: Read, M., fl. 1865 Place Written: Baltimore, Maryland Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1 March 1865 Pagination: 1 p. ; 10.2 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers that William Northrup is a patient at McKim's General Hospital

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1828-1901

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