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Tag Archives: wounded
26 January 1865: “the very general indifference everywhere out of the army, to what I conceive to be the most momentous earthly crisis which men were ever allied upon to meet”
Item Description: A letter, most like to Lt. General Stephen D. Lee, from his friend and army official, Patton Anderson, regarding both of their health as well as the locations and conditions of their Division. He mentions some frustration with … Continue reading
Posted in Southern Historical Collection
Tagged Civil War, Confederate Army, Patton Anderson, Stephen D. Lee, wounded
Comments Off on 26 January 1865: “the very general indifference everywhere out of the army, to what I conceive to be the most momentous earthly crisis which men were ever allied upon to meet”
16 December 1864: “The fair that the have here at the hospital is not fit for a sick man to eate”
Item Description: Letter dated 16 December 1864. George Burwell’s cousin Peter writes to him to inform him about his being wounded. Item Citation: Folder 7, George W. Burwell Papers, #04291, Southern Historical Collection, Wilson Library, University of North Carolina at … Continue reading
Posted in Southern Historical Collection
Tagged food, George Burwell, wounded, wounded soldiers
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27 October 1864: “the very idea of “reconstruction” sends a thrill of horror and disgust through my veins.”
Item Description: Sarah Lois Wadley, a Louisiana woman, discusses in her diary the events of the preceding two weeks. She describes a trip into town, the behavior of her children, and how they are taking care of a wounded soldier. Item … Continue reading
Posted in Southern Historical Collection
Tagged diary, Sarah Lois Wadley, social conditions, social life, wounded, wounded soldiers
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25 September 1864: “Left the camp with an officer + ten men unable to walk”
Item Description: From Colonel George Logan’s records. This report from one of his captains informs him of transportation trouble and new camp conditions. It also informs him of the Captains decisions. Citation: In Folder 33, in the George William Logan … Continue reading
Posted in Southern Historical Collection, Uncategorized
Tagged camp, Civil War, Confederate Army, Fort Gallagher, George William Logan, Louisiana, wounded
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26 December 1863: “IV. Which is the most approved mode of treating uncomplicated Gun Shot Wounds?”
Item description: A circular, dated 26 December 1863, from the Association of Army and Navy Surgeons [Confederate] seeking information on how to deal with aneurysms, hemorrhages, and gunshot wounds. Item transcription: Association of Army and Navy Surgeons, Richmond, Dec. 26, … Continue reading
Posted in Rare Book Collection
Tagged amputations, Association of Army and Navy Surgeons, circulars, Civil War medicine, medicine, Samuel P. Moore, surgeons, wounded, wounded soldiers
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20 July 1863: “Safe at Uncle Williams in Richmond, wounded in the left shoulder, but not severely and doing first rate!”
Item Description: Letter, 20 July 1863, from Laura Norwood to her uncle, Walter Waightstill Lenoir. In it, Laura relates the details of a letter from her cousin, Thomas “Tom” L. Norwood, who was serving in the war, and briefly mentions the … Continue reading
Posted in Southern Historical Collection
Tagged casualty, Lenoir family, Richmond, Walter Waightstill Lenoir, wounded
Comments Off on 20 July 1863: “Safe at Uncle Williams in Richmond, wounded in the left shoulder, but not severely and doing first rate!”