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Two documents from Surgeon General's Library, Washington, to Asst. Surgeon A.H. Hoff, U.S.A. Fort Columbus, New York Harbor, signed by John Shaw Billings, Assistant Surgeon. U. S. Army, in charge of Library, 1875

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Identifier: 9803059X7

Two documents from Surgeon General's Library, Washington, to Asst.Surgeon A.H. Hoff, U.S.A. Fort Columbus, New York Harbor, signed by JohnShaw Billings, Assistant Surgeon. U. S. Army, in charge of Library, 1875

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

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.