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U.S. Surgeon-General's Office medical report of the Second Corps at the Battle of Gettysburg

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 129

Abstract

Seventeen-page report from Justin Dwinell, surgeon in charge of the Second Corps hospital at Gettysburg, and A. W. Laugherty medical director of the Second Corps.

Dates

  • Creation: 1863

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 box; 5 items)

Creator

Physical Location

Materials stored onsite.

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

Dr. Dwinell enlisted with the 106th Pennsylvania Volunteers.

Collection Summary

Seventeen-page report from Justin Dwinell, surgeon in charge of the Second Corps hospital at Gettysburg, and A. W. Laugherty medical director of the Second Corps. Also includes brief reports from Surgeon Isaac Scott of the Second Corps, Third Division, surgeon in chief R. C. Stiles, of First Division, Second Corps, and surgeon in chief L. Franklin Dyer of the Second Corps, Second Division, late July 1863.
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