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Appointment as surgeon to the 58th Regiment in the 27th Brigade in the 7th Division of the Militia of New York State from March 27, 1850. Signed by Hamilton Fish, Governor of New York; Appointment as surgeon of the Third Regiment, New York Volunteers, signed by Edwin Morgan, Governor of New York, April 18, 1850; July 4th, 1861

 File — Map Drawer: 5, Folder: 1
Identifier: 9803059X22

Appointment as surgeon to the 58th Regiment in the 27th Brigade in the 7th Division of the Militia of New York State from March 27, 1850. Signed by Hamilton Fish, Governor of New York; . . .

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

  • April 18, 1850; July 4th, 1861

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.