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
- 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