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Appointment as Colonel by Brevet from March 13, 1865. Signed for Andrew Johnson, President of U.S. by Edwin M. Stanten, Secretary of War, April 5, 1866

 File — Map Drawer: 5, Folder: 3
Identifier: 9803059X24

Appointment as Colonel by Brevet from March 13, 1865. Signed forAndrew Johnson, President of U.S. by Edwin M. Stanten, Secretary of War, April 5, 1866

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 5, 1866

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.

Digital Material

Physical Storage Information

Collecting Area Details

Collecting Area Details

Part of the Archives and Modern Manuscripts Collection Collecting Area

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