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Sylvester Day Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 123

Abstract

Sylvester Day joined the U.S. Army as a Garrison Surgeon's mate in 1807 and was at Fort Michilimackinac when it was captured in 1812.

Dates

  • Creation: 1813-1820

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Creator

Physical Location

Materials stored onsite. History of Medicine Division. National Library of Medicine

Language of Materials

Collection materials primarily in English

Restrictions

Collection is not restricted. Contact the Reference Staff for information regarding access.

Copyright and Re-use Information

Copyright was not transferred to the public domain.

Privacy Information

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Historical Note

Sylvester Day joined the U.S. Army as a Garrison Surgeon's mate in 1807 and was at Fort Michilimackinac when it was captured in 1812. He graduated from Dartmouth School of Medicine in 1813, the same year he was appointed Surgeon with the 4th Infantry. He later served with the 5th Infantry. Day was appointed Post Surgeon in 1820 and Assistant Surgeon in 1821.

Collection Summary

Contains documents and certificates with signatures of John Armstrong, John C. Calhoun, William H. Crawford, James Madison, James Monroe, Ebenezer Adams, Cyrus Perkins, Nathan Smith, and John Wheelock. Includes letters from Francis LeBarron and William Hull.

Abstract

Sylvester Day joined the U.S. Army as a Garrison Surgeon's mate in 1807 and was at Fort Michilimackinac when it was captured in 1812.

Physical Location

Materials stored onsite. History of Medicine Division. National Library of Medicine

Provenance

Unknown.

General

Processed by
HMD staff; Jim Labosier
Processing Completed
2003
Encoded by
Jim Labosier
Title
Finding Aid to the Sylvester Day Papers 1813-1820
Status
Unverified Partial Draft
Author
HMD staff; Jim Labosier
Date
2003
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English
Edition statement
1.0

Collecting Area Details

Part of the Archives and Modern Manuscripts Collections Collecting Area

Contact:
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