1870 Civil War MEDICAL SOLDIERS Surgical Army HOSPITAL SKETCHES Field Surgeon US

  

THE EXPERIENCE OF A HOSPITAL AGENT. This sale is for an original. YOU'LL LOVE THIS BOOK!!

This work is an account of the experience of a hospital agent. In and around Washington during the Civil War. When Julia Wheelock left home in the fall of 1862, she meant only to travel South.

To Alexandria, VA to care for her beloved brother who had been wounded, staying. Only until he had recovered. However, when she arrived, she discovered she was.

Too late to help him. Julia resolved then that, in his honor, she would stay and do. For other soldiers what she could not do for him.

From September 1862 to July 1865, Julia kept a thorough journal, portions of. Which appear verbatim in this volume. From that journal and her vivid memory of. Her experience she presented this work, a varied and interesting reminiscence of. Touching records of our brave soldiers which [she had] treasured up.

Julia became well-known for her kindness and tireless work. Assist the nurses, feed the soldiers, write letters for those unable to do so. Themselves, and provide support for those who were unlikely to survive their. For five dollars a week (funded by donations), she worked up to twelve. Hours a day, and was even known to, in her off hours, bake pies to bring to the.

Of her experience, a friend of the author writes in a personal letter, I saw you at. Your lonely and sad, but most noble and womanly work, and felt gratified that the.

Poor, sick soldiers had such a friend in their darkest hours. Heroic days should be kept in remembrance, and every faithful record of them. Should be welcome to us. This is a rare, beautifully written, and deeply personal view.

Of the American Civil War, a unique collector's item for. Anyone interested in that era of our shared history. Julia Wheelock (1833 - 1900) was a teacher, author, and heroine of the Civil War.

Even being referred to as "The Florence Nightingale of Michigan" - a high. Compliment for her steadfast tending of our wounded soldiers.

Julia's humble efforts and commitment to playing her small part was hugely. Impactful, not just for her, but for women everywhere. In 1890, Julia was granted a. Pension of 12 dollars a month for her service during the war and The House of. Representatives issued a document stating, Julia Wheelock was a brave woman.

A patriot in the highest sense of the term. In 2002 she was posthumously. Honored with an award from the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame for her selfless. Her journal is part of the Civil War collection housed in the Lincoln.

Her bravery and altruism serves as a fine example for Americans. P ublished in 1870, this book is in VERY GOOD CONDITION!!! Especially to be 156 YEARS OLD!!! With no stray in-text markings.

This book measures 5" X 7 1/2" and is. Complete with 274 pages, including an Abraham Lincoln Anniversary Poem. GET IT WHILE YOU CAN!