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Letter from E. B. French to Alexander Hoff (November 25, 1875); extract from report of a board of medical officers (September 2, 1875); eulogy of Dr. Hoff by Dr. J. L. Babcock (November 14, 1876); salary payment for Dr. Hoff (July 1876), 1875-1876

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: 9803059X16

Letter from E. B. French to Alexander Hoff (November 25, 1875); extract from report of a board of medical officers (September 2, 1875); eulogy of Dr. Hoff by Dr. J. L. Babcock (November 14, 1876); salary payment for Dr. Hoff (July 1876), 1875-1876

Collection Summary

From the Collection:

Contains correspondence, drawings, photographs, and background documents on Hoff's military service during the Civil War. Includes discussion on the need for amputations, the use of calomel, the use of hospital ships (especially the D.A. January and the J.K. Barnes) for the transportation of the sick and wounded, and biographical information on Hoff. Correspondents include Alden March, John Shaw Billings, Joseph B. Brown, John Van Rennselaer Hoff, George A. Otis, George Reuling, and J.J. Woodward.

Dates

  • 1875-1876

Extent

From the Collection: 0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Collection materials primarily in English

Restrictions

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

Collection Summary

From the Collection:

Contains correspondence, drawings, photographs, and background documents on Hoff's military service during the Civil War. Includes discussion on the need for amputations, the use of calomel, the use of hospital ships (especially the D.A. January and the J.K. Barnes) for the transportation of the sick and wounded, and biographical information on Hoff. Correspondents include Alden March, John Shaw Billings, Joseph B. Brown, John Van Rennselaer Hoff, George A. Otis, George Reuling, and J.J. Woodward.