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C. T. Simper diary, 1864

 File — Box: 5

Dates

  • 1864

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Biographical / Historical

C. T. Simpers was a Surgeon in the 6th Maryland Volunteers

Extent

From the Collection: 3.3 Linear Feet (8 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Summary: Surgeon's diary. The diary, written in pencil, describes the living conditions and daily activities in tending and moving the wounded on the battlefield during the Civil War. The writer states that he has had little to eat and no sleep. He mentions medication administered and details a number of "medical recipes." Three pages are devoted to the making of red ink and black ink.

Repository Details

Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository

Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750