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Echols, William H., fl. 1863 to M.L. Bonham

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09404 Author/Creator: Echols, William H., fl. 1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 July 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Order a Copy

Medical treatment for slaves impressed by the Confederate Army, from the chief engineer in charge of the fortifications for the defense of Charleston, to SC Governor Bonham. "I have just received your letter concerning the medical attendance of the Negroes. There have been several complaints of the inattention of the physicians within the last 2 weeks…"

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