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
- From the Collection: Rudin, Stephen (Collector, Person)
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
Contact:
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
607-255-3530
607-255-9524 (Fax)
rareref@cornell.edu
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
607-255-3530
607-255-9524 (Fax)
rareref@cornell.edu