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“ … I Was Quite Surprised To Learn Of So Many Going To The Army …”

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“ … I Was Quite Surprised To Learn Of So Many Going To The Army …”
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[CIVIL WAR SURGEON LETTER] WILLIAM HARRISON GITHENS (1827-1904) Surgeon in the Union army during the American Civil War. At the outset of the war, Githens enlisted as an Orderly Sergeant in the 16th Illinois Infantry. During this enlistment, he was stationed in Missouri, Tennessee and Pennsylvania and saw very little action. Following his re-enlistment in 1863, Githens was promoted to Assistant Surgeon and served with the 78th Regiment, Illinois Volunteers. As a member of the 14th Army Corp . during this second enlistment, he was very active, serving as an assistant surgeon in the Tullahoma operation, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, the Atlanta Campaign, the March to the Sea and the Carolinas’ Campaign. Following the war, Githens returned home to Hamilton, Illinois, where he owned a number of pharmacies. ALS Four pages, 5” x 8”. Officer’s Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Tuesday February 28, 1865. Williams Githens writes to his wife, in part: “ … You seem to be getting along pretty well thought I am afraid Willis is having rather a hard time of it I think you show very good judgment in treating him - I wish you would read more and make yourself familiar with medicines it may some day be very valuable to you … I was quite surprised to learn of so many going to the Army. … I am gaining in health very fast and am making preparations to start to New York in the morning …” Usual folds. Some very light soiling. Overall Fine.