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Writer: William Harrison Githens Writer's location: Hospital, Atlanta, GAAddressee: Wife, 9/8/1864

 unspecified — Box: 4, Folder: 20

Scope and Contents

Mentions improvements to the house-His division is going to garrison Atlanta-He is in charge of the Amputated Ward and the worst cases and gets a great many compliments from the soldiers- Gen'l Sherman has issued orders to remove the rebel civilians-"it seems cruel almost to require families to leave their homes and go, they know not where" - Discusses distinctions in rank -Talks about a future medical practice and that he will no longer accept any position in the Army.Number of pages: 4

Dates

  • 9/8/1864

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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