McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897 to Robert E. Clary
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02649.06 Author/Creator: McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Letter signed Date: 14 July 1862 Pagination: 1 p. ; 31.6 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to Colonel Clary, Chief of Quartermasters of Army of Virginia, to request tents, stoves, axes, and tubs for hospitals. Mentions a deficiency of ambulances. Notes that the "necessity of keeping the sick of our Army, as near the army lines as may be proper, will necessitate ampler means of accomodation to be held in readiness ..." Indicates that he will have additional requisition requests when reports arrive from the 1st and 2nd Army Corps.
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