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Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: Hospital, Chattanooga, TNAddressee: Wife, 12/31/1863

 unspecified — Box: 4, Folder: 7

Scope and Contents

Wife is about to give birth and Githens is anxious to know the result-Talks about a Surgeon's position and the possibility of going home-Mentions a sudden storm and very cold weather-Discusses use of churches and fine residences for hospitals, officer headquarters and for defenses - "This country will bear the devastating marks of war for many a year".Number of pages: 3

Dates

  • 12/31/1863

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

Extent

1.5 cubic feet. (1.5 cubic feet.)

Repository Details

Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository

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