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Fisher, Thomas H., fl. 1863-1864 Hospital regulations

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05987.12 Author/Creator: Fisher, Thomas H., fl. 1863-1864 Place Written: Lynchburg, Virginia Type: Broadside Date: 1863/07/01 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 30.2 cm, Width: 20.6 cm Order a Copy

Written by Fisher as Surgeon in Charge of General Hospital No. 3 in Lynchburg, Virginia. Says the regulations "are published for the government and guidance of the Patients of this Hospital." Regulation topics include: getting full name, company, and regiment of patients, passes, curfews, patient cleanliness, patient behavior, hospital property, and liquor. Has printed border of tree leaves and vegetation. Embossed stamp of "Essex Institute" with seal in corner. Some water staining.

Fisher, Thomas H., fl. 1863-1864

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