John E. Gillespie Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS C 328

Abstract

Comprises a medical journal kept aboard the U.S.S. Mohican, and related materials.

Dates

Creation: 1865-1872

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Creator

Gillespie, John E., 1842-1872 (Person)

Physical Location

Materials stored onsite. History of Medicine Division. National Library of Medicine

Language of Materials

Collection materials primarily in English

Restrictions

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

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Biographical Note

Though born in Maryland, John E. Gillespie, joined a Pennsylvania regiment to serve in the Civil War. After the war, he earned a medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania. He joined the Navy as an assistant surgeon in 1868. He was stationed at the Navy Yard in Mare Island, CA where he became surgeon on the U.S.S. Mohican. In August 1870, while in Panama, Gillespie contracted malaria. He died in Philadelphia.

Collection Summary

Comprises a medical journal kept aboard the U.S.S. Mohican, and related materials. Volume I of the journal is dated July 4, 1869-Jan. 17, 1870; v. II: Jan. 18-Sept. 8, 1870. Manuscript letters and documents pertain chiefly to Dr. Gillespie.