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Letter from Alexander Hoff to Professor Alden March, Albany, N.Y., from U.S. Hospital Steamer "D. A. January", 1862 December 20

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: 9803059X1
Letter from Alexander Hoff to Professor Alden March, Albany, N.Y., from U.S. Hospital Steamer "D. A. January", 1862 December 20

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Scope and Contents

Describes work of hospital ship, especially amputations. Reports results in 100 cases. Also includes 2 1/2 inch photograph of a cradle made by Prof. Hodgens of St. Louis for treatment of wounds of the lower limbs and describes its use. Also includes similar-sized photo of Abraham Lincoln.

Dates

  • Creation: 1862 December 20

Scope and Contents

Describes work of hospital ship, especially amputations. Reports results in 100 cases. Also includes 2 1/2 inch photograph of a cradle made by Prof. Hodgens of St. Louis for treatment of wounds of the lower limbs and describes its use. Also includes similar-sized photo of Abraham Lincoln.

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