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“… We Have Had It So Rough Lately That I Have Become More Tired Of The Service Than Ever But When I

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“… We Have Had It So Rough Lately That I Have Become More Tired Of The Service Than Ever But When I
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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. Two pages, 7 3/4” x 9 3/4”. Camp of Detachment 14 A.C. Chattanooga Tennessee. November 22, 1864. William Githens writes to his wife, in part: “ … We have been very uncomfortable several days but finally today although quite cold we have got our fireplace in operation … there is some talk of this Corps being sent to Bridgeport soon - but then of course there is nothing definite till we start. I am very sorry that I did not get back in time to go with my command, but its too late now and I must make the best of it - I am more sorry on account of missing my pay… we have had it so rough lately that I have become more tired of the service than ever but when I can leave it is quite another thing … ” Usual folds. Fine.