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Downs, Thomas H., fl. 1865 To Frances Davenport

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.09.50 Author/Creator: Downs, Thomas H., fl. 1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 May 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Order a Copy

One letter from Thomas H. Downs to Frances Davenport dated May 24, 1865. Downs is the surgeon who treated her husband's wounds in the hospital. Informs her that her husband George was taken to the hospital of 3rd Division 2nd Corps by mistake. All of the wounded were removed and taken to Fredericksburg where George survived for a further two days.

Davenport, George D., fl. 1860-1890
Davenport Ormsbee, Frances, fl. 1860-1916
Downs, Thomas H., fl. 1865

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